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Treatment outcomes in a day treatment program
International Journal of Partial Hospitalization
|February 10, 1983
Summary
The Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) effectively monitors psychiatric patient functioning. Targeted treatment goals showed significant improvement, indicating the CCAR
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Psychology
- Healthcare Program Evaluation
Background:
- Adult day treatment programs serve young, chronically impaired psychiatric patients.
- Monitoring patient functioning is crucial for effective treatment.
- The Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) is a tool for functional assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the CCAR for assessing chronically impaired psychiatric patients.
- To evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients in an adult day treatment program.
- To determine if targeted treatment goals improve patient functioning.
Main Methods:
- 63 psychiatric patients in a day treatment program were assessed.
- The Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR) was administered at admission, 90-day intervals, and discharge.
- Therapists identified three key CCAR dimensions as treatment goals.
Main Results:
- The CCAR demonstrated validity in measuring patient functioning levels.
- Patients showed statistically significant improvement on targeted treatment goals.
- Patient motivation at admission may correlate with successful outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The CCAR is a valid and useful tool for chronically impaired psychiatric populations.
- The study supports the utility of the CCAR for program evaluation and outcome monitoring.
- Further research can build upon these findings for improved patient care.