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Developing a reliable and valid scale to measure psychosocial acuity
Stacey Klett1, Janice Firn, Nina Abney
1a University of Michigan Health System , Ann Arbor , Michigan , USA.
Abstract:
This tool is a unique comprehensive scale and methodology to measure the psychosocial acuity of patients and families across a health care continuum. Coupled with other measures, psychosocial acuity can tell a complete and compelling story of social work contributions and aid in resource alignment. Accurately conveying the full scope of social work value to anyone, especially health system leadership, requires that the psychosocial acuity of the patient and family be measured and factored into the equation, along with productivity, time spent, and services provided. The development and utilization of the Psychosocial Acuity Tool is the focus of this publication.
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