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Assessing outcomes in clinical practice

L I Sederer1, B Dickey, S V Eisen

  • 1McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA 02178, USA.

The Psychiatric Quarterly
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Quantifying patient outcomes is crucial for improving clinical care value. This paper outlines ideal assessment criteria, reviews psychiatric assessment tools, and discusses choosing measurement instruments for better healthcare outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Practice
  • Psychiatric Care

Background:

  • Growing emphasis on quantifying patient outcomes to improve clinical care.
  • Outcomes assessment is now a fundamental requirement in medical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present criteria for an ideal outcomes assessment system.
  • To review assessment domains and instruments in psychiatric practice.
  • To discuss the relationship between outcomes assessment and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of principal assessment domains in psychiatric practice.
  • Description of specific instruments for clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
  • Discussion of factors for selecting outcomes measurement tools.

Main Results:

  • Identification of criteria for effective outcomes assessment systems.
  • Overview of available instruments for psychiatric outcomes.
  • Exploration of the link between assessment and management strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Choosing appropriate outcomes measurement instruments is vital for enhancing clinical care.
  • A systematic approach to outcomes assessment can improve patient care and value.
  • The paper provides a framework for selecting and implementing outcomes assessment tools.

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