Illness management and recovery in community practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine provider competence in providing Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), an evidence-based self-management program for people with severe mental illness, and the association between implementation supports and IMR competence.

Method

IMR session recordings, provided by 43 providers/provider pairs, were analyzed for IMR competence using the IMR Treatment Integrity Scale. Providers also reported on receipt of commonly available implementation supports (e.g., training, consultation).

Results

Average IMR competence scores were in the "needs improvement" range. Clinicians demonstrated low competence in several IMR elements: significant other involvement, weekly action planning, action plan follow-up, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and behavioral tailor

SUBMITTER: McGuire AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5125841 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature