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Measuring disability and outcomes in routine practice with the FACE Core Assessment
P I Clifford1, G Orbach, J Hobbins
1British Psychological Society's Centre for Outcomes, Research and Effectiveness, University College London. piclifford@aol.com
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
|August 19, 1999
Summary
This study shows the FACE Core Assessment tool effectively measures clinical outcomes in psychiatric patients. Its multiaxial structure supports routine, multidisciplinary assessments for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Outcome measurement is crucial in psychiatric care.
- Generic assessment tools can streamline data collection.
- Multidisciplinary approaches enhance patient evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the FACE Core Assessment tool in a psychiatric population.
- To determine the tool's suitability for routine clinical outcome measurement.
- To assess its utility in multidisciplinary settings.
Main Methods:
- An outcome study involving 87 psychiatric patients (inpatients and outpatients).
- Utilized the FACE Core Assessment, a generic measurement tool.
- Analyzed the multiaxial structure of the assessment.
Main Results:
- The FACE Core Assessment demonstrated effectiveness in measuring outcomes.
- The multiaxial structure was found to be robust.
- The tool facilitated routine and multidisciplinary assessments.
Conclusions:
- The FACE Core Assessment is a valuable tool for psychiatric outcome measurement.
- Its structure supports routine clinical monitoring and integrated care.
- Further use in clinical practice is recommended for outcome tracking.