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The Care Programme Approach: dimensions of evaluation
- Authors:
- DOWNING Angela, HATFIELD Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 29(6), December 1999, pp.841-860.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Describes a study that examined the first six months of implementation of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) at a psychiatric unit of a district general hospital. From an analysis of the research literature on case management, and from current policy, a framework was developed which was used to analyse the implementation under study. The objectives were to ensure continuity of care and reduce hospital admission amongst people with severe and enduring mental health problems. The study shows that most of these features were achieved in the implementation, although there was no evidence that hospital admissions were avoided. A number of factors were found to be associated with re-admission, and these are discussed in the light of the findings of other studies.
Learning materials on mental health: risk assessment
- Editors:
- ALBERG Corinna, HATFIELD Barbara, HUXLEY Peter
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. School of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 184p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Teaching pack designed to inform those involved in mental health risk assessment and risk management of the latest knowledge and best practice. The pack assumes prior training in and an understanding of mental health. A key theme of the materials is the importance of multidisciplinary working. Contains modules on: characteristics of risk; intervention and management; legislation and policy; groups with special needs; ethical issues and user, carer and other perspectives; and training exercises.