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Efficacy and cost effectiveness of partial hospitalization
International Journal of Partial Hospitalization
|February 9, 1985
Summary
Partial hospitalization significantly improves patient outcomes, with 8 of 12 subjects gaining employment or training. This mental health treatment also proves cost-effective, reducing hospitalizations by 220%.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services Research
- Health Economics
- Psychiatric Treatment Modalities
Background:
- Partial hospitalization offers an alternative to inpatient care.
- Previous research indicates potential efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
- Understanding the impact of partial hospitalization is crucial for treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the partial hospitalization modality.
- To assess the cost-effectiveness of partial hospitalization treatment.
- To provide evidence supporting the use of day treatment programs.
Main Methods:
- Efficacy was measured using goal attainment scaling over a 1-year period for 12 subjects.
- Cost-effectiveness was determined by comparing hospitalization rates and durations before and after treatment.
- Quantitative data on employment and training were collected.
Main Results:
- The average goal attainment scaling change score was +1.4.
- Eight out of twelve subjects secured employment or entered training programs.
- Hospitalization rates decreased by 220% and inpatient days by 440% post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- Partial hospitalization demonstrates significant efficacy in improving patient outcomes.
- The modality is highly cost-effective, substantially reducing healthcare utilization.
- Findings support partial hospitalization as a valuable component of mental healthcare.