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Published on: June 21, 2010
Why some clinicians use outcome measures and others do not
Derek R Hatfield1, Benjamin M Ogles
1Psychology Department, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1020 Oakland Avenue, 218 Uhler Hall, Indiana, PA 15705, USA. derek.hatfield@iup.edu
Administration and Policy in Mental Health
|January 11, 2007
Summary
Many clinicians do not use outcome measures due to practical barriers, though some have other concerns. Training clinicians on formalized outcome assessment can maximize clinical benefits.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Outcome measures are valuable clinical tools.
- Understanding clinician adoption barriers is crucial for effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate reasons for clinician use of outcome measures.
- Identify factors influencing non-use of outcome measures.
- Analyze barriers based on work setting, theoretical orientation, and payment source.
Main Methods:
- Survey-based analysis of clinician practices.
- Comparative analysis of reasons for use versus non-use.
- Exploration of influencing factors like work environment and financial considerations.
Main Results:
- Practical barriers are the primary reasons clinicians do not use outcome measures.
- A subset of clinicians report additional, distinct concerns.
- Work setting, theoretical orientation, and payment source influence adoption.
Conclusions:
- Addressing practical barriers is key to increasing outcome measure utilization.
- Targeted training is needed to enhance clinicians' ability to leverage outcome assessment.
- Further research may explore clinician-specific concerns in depth.
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