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Case management with the chronically mentally ill: a clinical perspective.
Maxine Harris1, Helen C Bergman1
1Community Connections.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|April 1, 1987
Summary
Case management for chronically mentally ill patients should emphasize clinical value, not just administrative tasks. This approach highlights its potential as a distinct therapeutic intervention.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Case management is often viewed as a supportive service in mental healthcare.
- The emphasis in current practice tends to be on the logistical and administrative aspects of care coordination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a rationale for viewing case management as a clinical intervention.
- To underscore the inherent clinical merit and therapeutic potential of case management.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis and theoretical argumentation.
- Review of existing literature on case management in mental health.
Main Results:
- Case management possesses distinct clinical elements beyond administrative functions.
- It can be conceptualized as a therapeutic intervention in its own right.
Conclusions:
- Re-framing case management to recognize its clinical value can enhance treatment for chronically mentally ill patients.
- Integrating clinical and managerial aspects can optimize patient outcomes.