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The need for a measurement-based care professional practice guideline
James F Boswell1, Kimberly A Hepner2, Kathleen Lysell3
1Department of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York.
Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
|June 30, 2022
Summary
This study supports the development of professional practice guidelines (PPGs) for measurement-based care (MBC) in psychology. Implementing an MBC PPG can enhance patient outcomes and align treatment goals with reimbursement models.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Professional practice guidelines (PPGs) aim to elevate professional standards and offer clinical guidance.
- Measurement-based care (MBC) is an evidence-based, patient-centered psychological practice with growing empirical support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline support for developing and implementing a PPG for MBC.
- To address the need for an MBC PPG across public benefit, professional guidance, and legal/regulatory domains.
Main Methods:
- Review of research evidence supporting MBC.
- Analysis of the need for an MBC PPG in key domains.
- Proposal of a draft PPG statement for MBC.
Main Results:
- An MBC PPG can improve service delivery, evidence-based practice implementation, and patient satisfaction.
- It can facilitate symptom reduction and patient retention.
- It provides a framework to align reimbursement with patient and provider goals.
Conclusions:
- An MBC PPG is needed to standardize and advance evidence-based psychological care.
- Key future research and implementation strategies are identified.
- Addressing gaps in MBC science and practice is crucial for its widespread adoption.
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