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Quality improvement in psychiatry: why measures matter
John M Oldham1, William E Golden, Bernard M Rosof
1Menninger Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. joldham@menninger.edu
Journal of Psychiatric Practice
|February 26, 2009
Summary
Healthcare performance measurement is increasingly vital for demonstrating high-quality, evidence-based medicine. Many medical boards now require this data for certification and licensure, impacting various specialties, including psychiatry.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Medical performance measurement
Background:
- Growing emphasis on performance measurement in healthcare to ensure evidence-based practices.
- Mandatory performance data submission is becoming a requirement for medical board certification and licensure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize current performance measurement initiatives in healthcare.
- To focus specifically on the status of these efforts within the field of psychiatry.
Main Methods:
- Review of national organizations' collaborative efforts (e.g., National Quality Forum, American Medical Association).
- Analysis of federal, state, and medical specialty initiatives.
- Specific examination of performance measurement in psychiatric practice.
Main Results:
- Performance measurement is a key component of modern medical practice and regulation.
- National and professional organizations are actively involved in developing and implementing these measures.
- Psychiatry is increasingly subject to these performance measurement requirements.
Conclusions:
- Performance measurement is integral to maintaining medical quality and accountability.
- Collaboration between various healthcare stakeholders is driving the adoption of these standards.
- The landscape of performance measurement in psychiatry is evolving, aligning with broader healthcare trends.
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