Ten outcome measures in forensic mental health: A survey of clinician views on comprehensiveness, ease of use and relevance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Measurement of outcomes in forensic mental health services is essential to ensure that these services are delivering good quality care and treatment. Instruments for outcome measurement should cover all important domains, be easy to implement in a routine clinical context and facilitate transfer of relevant information between clinicians as the patient progresses along a recovery and rehabilitation pathway.

Aims

We sought the views of clinicians on 10 common instruments used as outcome measures in forensic mental health services, especially on their perceived comprehensiveness and ease of use.

Methods

An online survey was used to gather the views of clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds working in forensic mental health services in the United

SUBMITTER: Ryland H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9299034 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature