Selecting outcomes tools in geropsychiatric home care

Mental health services are rapidly shifting from acute-based care to community-based care. More adults over the age of 65 years are being treated in the home or community for chronic mental illness. As care moves to the community, funding and regulatory sources are demanding a greater focus on measuring quality of care by assessing and evaluating outcomes. This article outlines the selection of outcome assessment instruments used in geropsychiatric home care.