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Measurement-based care in forensic psychiatry.
Graham Glancy1, Maxym Choptiany1, Roland Jones1
1University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, 1001 Queen St W, Unit 34, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4, Canada.
International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
|December 10, 2020
Summary
Measurement-based care (MBC) systematically uses patient data to inform treatment. This evidence-based practice is crucial for effective behavioral health interventions, especially in forensic settings.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Health
- Forensic Psychology
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Measurement-based care (MBC) involves systematic patient evaluation to guide treatment.
- It is a natural extension of evidence-based practice in healthcare.
- This article details MBC's definition, implementation barriers, and tool selection.
Discussion:
- MBC enhances treatment efficacy by informing clinical decisions.
- Forensic settings are particularly well-suited for MBC due to structured data needs.
- Specific risk assessment tools like HCR-20v3, DASA-IV, DUNDRUM, and CGIC are evaluated.
Key Insights:
- Systematic symptom evaluation (MBC) is essential for informed treatment planning.
- Evidence-based practice necessitates the integration of MBC.
- Physicians must adopt MBC for optimal patient outcomes.
Outlook:
- Wider adoption of MBC in clinical and forensic practice is recommended.
- Further research into MBC implementation strategies is warranted.
- Standardization of MBC tools can improve consistency and reliability.
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