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Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack
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[The Alliance Programme: an integrated care pathway for patients with schizophrenia]
Bent Nielsen1, Anne Sigsgaard, Jane Gregersen
1Psykiatrisk Afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital, DK-5000 Odense C. bent.nielsen@ouh.regionsyddanmark.dk
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 19, 2008
Summary
Implementing an integrated care pathway (ICP) for schizophrenia patients stimulated collaboration but yielded minimal improvements in re-hospitalization or costs. The initiative was discontinued due to its ineffectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Integrated care pathways (ICPs) aim to streamline patient care.
- Schizophrenia management requires coordinated efforts across multiple healthcare sectors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation and evaluate the outcomes of an ICP for schizophrenia patients.
- To assess the impact of the ICP on inter-sectoral collaboration and patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 224 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder.
- Data collection included patient interviews, staff checklists on procedure compliance, and 12-month post-discharge hospitalization records.
Main Results:
- The ICP stimulated collaboration between psychiatric units, but significant disagreements in procedure compliance persisted.
- No significant reduction in re-hospitalization frequency or inpatient bed costs was observed.
Conclusions:
- The integrated care pathway required substantial resources with minimal clinical or economic benefits.
- Ineffective components of the ICP were subsequently discontinued.
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