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Costs and outcomes management in supported housing
- Authors:
- JARBRINK Krister, HALLAM Angela, KNAPP Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(1), February 2001, pp.99-198.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Providers of housing engage with a variety of care needs among vulnerable mixed populations. This study aims to examine the relationship between the levels of care and support provided, on the one hand, and tenants' characteristics, needs and living environment, on the other. The costs of providing housing and the costs of services used by tenants independently of their accommodation arrangements are also explored in the context of assessed needs and characteristics.
Accredited accommodation: an alternative to in-patient care in rural north Powys
- Authors:
- READHEAD C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 26(7), July 2002, pp.264-265.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Describes the Accredited Accommodation Scheme which provides a local alternative to in-patient care, for a targeted group of patients with enduring forms of mental illness. The scheme provides short-term adult fostering in a nurturing and homely environment.
Integrating evaluative research and community-based mental health care in Verona, Italy
- Authors:
- TANSELLA Michele, BURTI Lorenzo
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 183(8), August 2003, pp.167-169.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The South Verona Psychiatric Case Register, covering the area served by the community-based mental health service monitors all contacts that South Verona adult residents have with in-patient services (including private psychiatric clinics and hospitals) and community mental health services. The Register and ad hoc surveys provide a basis for studies of service use and patterns of care over time. The following studies have been completed: longitudinal patterns of care; in-patient care prior and subsequent to the Italian psychiatric reform; long-stay and long-term patients; comparisons between South Verona services and other Italian and European services with a different system of care; exploring the relationship between population socio-demographic characteristics and service use; identification of the operational criteria of continuity of care; studies of mortality among psychiatric patients.
From practice evaluation to agency evaluation: demonstrating outcomes to the United Way
- Author:
- NEUMAN Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 1(2), 2002, pp.1-13.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper describes the efforts that a family service agency undertook to develop a workable evaluation programme as part of a United Way demonstration project. Integrating basic elements from single subject design and goal attainment scaling with program logic modeling, a simple system for collecting and compiling data on clinical outcomes was created that could provide feedback on the progress of individual cases to workers, and agency wide improvement rates to clinic administrators and funding agencies. The model that evolved is manageable because it is simple, was developed by the clinical staff, serves a clinical purpose, meets the expectations of funding sources, and actively engages clients, workers and supervisors in an ongoing process of monitoring progress. Sample forms used to gather data are presented along with the resultsand next steps for the evaluation process.
Incentive structures within mental health financing strategies: toward an incentive based model
- Author:
- RAPP Charles A.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy Journal, 1(2), 2002, pp.37-53.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, New York
This paper analyzes the incentive structure contained in traditional fee-for-service and capitated managed care models and finds both to be inadequate in encouraging the attainment of client outcomes. An incentive financing scheme is proposed that links funding to outcomes, and describes the necessary elements of such a system.
An international comparison of cost and outcomes of psychiatric care: research and policy implications
- Authors:
- DICKEY Barbara, SCOTT Jan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 6(3), June 1997, pp.251-263.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This article compares two clinical services for the seriously mentally ill in two catchment areas, one in the US and one in the UK, with similar demography. In addition, the study identifies methodological challenges to the conduct of international health services research. A random sample of vulnerable individuals with severe and enduring mental illnesses, treated in the community, was compared on clinical observation and self-reported ratings of health status. Patterns of care and treatment cost were analysed prospectively over a 12-month period.
Survey of admissions to residential and nursing home care: final report of the 42 month follow-up
- Authors:
- BEBBINGTON Andrew, et al
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU). University of Kent at Canterbury
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 96p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
This report describes the findings from the final follow up of individuals included in the 1995 Personal Social Services Research Unit's "Survey of admissions to residential and nursing homes" three and a half years after admission
Inclusive integration: how whole person care can work for adults with disabilities
- Author:
- BROADBRIDGE Angela
- Publisher:
- Institute for Public Policy Research
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This report focusses on meeting the needs of working-age disabled adults as health and social care services are increasing integrated. It provides an empirical evidence base to demonstrate how whole person care (which is about making the connections between physical health, mental health and social care services) can be used to effectively meet these needs. The report also draws on the findings of a focus group with 12 disabled adults and carers on desired outcomes from the integration of health and social care services. Interviews with social care and voluntary sector professionals, commissioners and local authority policy to see if they are willing to include working-age disabled adults' needs in plans for future integration. The report looks at how working-age disabled adults have different needs and outcomes from older people and identifies the health inequalities they face in day-to-day life. Ten dimensions of health inequality are identified including housing, employment, financial security and quality of life. The report makes seven recommendations to inform the service response, including: taking a long term view of managing long-term conditions, viewing whole person care as a 10-year journey with matched by stable funding; debates on funding gap in social care should give consideration to the needs of working-age disabled adults; shifting resources from case management to community coordinated care to support prevention and providing a single point of contact for health and social care needs; service integration should take place across a much wider range of services to meet the needs of disabled people. (Edited publisher abstract)
The TAPS Project: a report on 13 years of research, 1985-1998
- Authors:
- LEFF Julian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 24(5), May 2000, pp.165-168.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Team for the Assessment of Psychiatric Services (TAPS) was established in May 1985 to evaluate the national policy of replacing psychiatric hospitals with district based services. TAPS' remit was to mount the evaluation with respect to the closure of Friern and Claybury Hospitals in north London. This article provides a summary of the research organised by topic: patients, staff, and the public.
Down your street: models of extended community support services for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- WARNER Lesley, et al
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 48p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report brings together the results of the evaluations of five domiciliary support services which provide support for people with severe mental illness living in their own homes. This report discusses the key issues, providing examples drawn from the evaluation work, and setting out key learning points for purchasers and providers of community support services.