The evolving role of outcomes in managed mental health care
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The function of managed care is to include the payor in the negotiation regarding the nature and duration of services provided to the consumer. The measurement of mental health service utilization is essential in balancing the needs of the consumer with the services provided. The measurement and management of outcomes in managed care can be accomplished through change analysis, decision analysis, outcome prediction and needs-based planning.
Publication Name: Journal of Child and Family Studies
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 1062-1024
Year: 1997
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Mental health and dangerousness: characteristics and outcomes of children and adolescents in residential placements
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Dangerous children and teenagers admitted to mental health facilities usually had the wort dispositional outcomes, yet also derived the greatest clinical benefit from residential treatment. Cases dangerous when admitted to the child welfare system had fewer peer connections and moral/spiritual strengths than other cases.
Publication Name: Journal of Child and Family Studies
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 1062-1024
Year: 2000
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Outcome trajectories for adolescents in residential treatment: A statewide evaluation
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The authors examine the effectiveness of adolescent psychotherapy in a residential setting through the use of a survey of statewide facilities. Topics include tracking of symptoms, levels of improvement, and anticipated outcomes.
Publication Name: Journal of Child and Family Studies
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 1062-1024
Year: 2001
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