Measuring, Monitoring, and Managing Successful Outcomes: The Case for Using Reliable and Valid Psychological Assessments

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

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How do behavioral/mental healthcare professionals measure client progress? How does anyone really measure outcomes? Can this information be tracked effectively?

Fortunately, scientifically-validated, norm-referenced measures have been developed to quantify, monitor, and manage successful outcomes. Benefits are then realized in health program effectiveness, client progress, pharmacological therapy changes, managed care documentation, and steps taken toward quality assurance accreditation goals.

With the growing emphasis on accountability in mental health services, outcomes management . . .