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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Precision medicine prioritizes characterization of individual patient parameters to optimize care and this review evaluates measurement-based care (MBC) as a strategy for doing so in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD). Measurement-based care refers to the systematic use of validated assessments to inform diagnosis and treatment planning, with varying frequency of assessments. Despite the seemingly obvious grounds for the use of MBC in treating SUD, systematic implementation to date has been limited. Thus, the goal of this review is to evaluate efforts to date and to stimulate greater consideration of MBC models in addictions programs. RECENT FINDINGS: Data from two published randomized controlled trials and findings from pragmatic clinical research highlight the potential utility of MBC in the SUD treatment settings. Despite these findings, the existing literature indicates the high need for larger-scale clinical trials and quality improvement programs. Potential barriers to the implementation of MBC for SUD are outlined at the patient, provider, organization, and system levels, as well as the challenges associated with the use of MBC programs for clinical research. Critical thinking considerations and risk mitigation strategies are offered toward advancing MBC for SUD beyond the current nascent state. Collectively, the existing data confirm that MBC is a suitable and promising strategy for applying a precision medicine approach in SUD treatment, warranting further implementation efforts and scientific inquiry.
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Medicina de Precisão , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias , Humanos , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias/terapia , Medicina de Precisão/métodosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Our group developed an Integrated Care Pathway to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based care for adolescents experiencing depression called CARIBOU-2 (Care for Adolescents who Receive Information 'Bout OUtcomes, 2nd iteration). The core pathway components are assessment, psychoeducation, psychotherapy options, medication options, caregiver support, measurement-based care team reviews and graduation. We aim to test the clinical and implementation effectiveness of the CARIBOU-2 pathway relative to treatment-as-usual (TAU) in community mental health settings. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will use a Type 1 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation, Non-randomized Cluster Controlled Trial Design. Primary participants will be adolescents (planned n = 300, aged 13-18 years) with depressive symptoms, presenting to one of six community mental health agencies. All sites will begin in the TAU condition and transition to the CARIBOU-2 intervention after enrolling 25 adolescents. The primary clinical outcome is the rate of change of depressive symptoms from baseline to the 24-week endpoint using the Childhood Depression Rating Scale-Revised (CDRS-R). Generalized mixed effects modelling will be conducted to compare this outcome between intervention types. Our primary hypothesis is that there will be a greater rate of reduction in depressive symptoms in the group receiving the CARIBOU-2 intervention relative to TAU over 24 weeks as per the CDRS-R. Implementation outcomes will also be examined, including clinician fidelity to the pathway and its components, and cost-effectiveness. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Research ethics board approvals have been obtained. Should our results support our hypotheses, systematic implementation of the CARIBOU-2 intervention in other community mental health agencies would be indicated.
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Prestação Integrada de Cuidados de Saúde , Rena , Adolescente , Animais , Criança , Humanos , Procedimentos Clínicos , Depressão/psicologia , Psicoterapia/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados não Aleatórios como Assunto , Pesquisa Comparativa da EfetividadeRESUMO
Clinical outcomes of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) vary widely and there is no mood rating scale that is standard for assessing rTMS outcome. It remains unclear whether TMS is as efficacious in older adults with late-life depression (LLD) compared to younger adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). This study examined the effect of age on outcomes of rTMS treatment of adults with TRD. Self-report and observer mood ratings were measured weekly in 687 subjects ages 16-100 years undergoing rTMS treatment using the Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology 30-item Self-Report (IDS-SR), Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ), Profile of Mood States 30-item, and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 17-item (HDRS). All rating scales detected significant improvement with treatment; response and remission rates varied by scale but not by age (response/remission ≥ 60: 38%-57%/25%-33%; <60: 32%-49%/18%-25%). Proportional hazards models showed early improvement predicted later improvement across ages, though early improvements in PHQ and HDRS were more predictive of remission in those < 60 years (relative to those ≥ 60) and greater baseline IDS burden was more predictive of non-remission in those ≥ 60 years (relative to those < 60). These results indicate there is no significant effect of age on treatment outcomes in rTMS for TRD, though rating instruments may differ in assessment of symptom burden between younger and older adults during treatment.
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BACKGROUND: Mental health conditions affect one in seven young people and research suggests that current mental health services are not meeting the needs of most children and youth. Learning health systems are an approach to enhancing services through rapid, routinized cycles of continuous learning and improvement. Patient-reported outcome measures provide a key data source for learning health systems. They have also been shown to improve outcomes for patients when integrated into routine clinical care. However, implementing these measures into health systems is a challenging process. This paper describes a protocol for a formative evaluation of the implementation of patient-reported measures in a newly operational child and adolescent mental health centre in Calgary, Canada. The purpose is to optimize the collection and use of patient-reported outcome measures. Our specific objectives are to assess the implementation progress, identify barriers and facilitators to implementation, and explore patient, caregivers and clinician experiences of using these measures in routine clinical care. METHODS: This study is a mixed-methods, formative evaluation using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Participants include patients and caregivers who have used the centre's services, as well as leadership, clinical and support staff at the centre. Focus groups and semi-structured interviews will be conducted to assess barriers and facilitators to the implementation and sustainability of the use of patient-reported outcome measures, as well as individuals' experiences with using these measures within clinical care. The data generated by the patient-reported measures over the first five months of the centre's operation will be analyzed to understand implementation progress, as well as validity of the chosen measures for the centres' population. DISCUSSION: The findings of this evaluation will help to identify and address the factors that are affecting the successful implementation of patient-reported measures at the centre. They will inform the co-design of strategies to improve implementation with key stakeholders, which include patients, clinical staff, and leadership at the centre. To our knowledge, this is the first study of the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures in child and adolescent mental health services and our findings can be used to enhance future implementation efforts in similar settings.
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Serviços de Saúde da Criança , Sistema de Aprendizagem em Saúde , Serviços de Saúde Mental , Medidas de Resultados Relatados pelo Paciente , Humanos , Adolescente , Criança , Serviços de Saúde da Criança/organização & administração , Serviços de Saúde do Adolescente , Canadá , Grupos Focais , Transtornos Mentais/terapia , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Cuidadores , Projetos de PesquisaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a promising treatment for tinnitus, although outcomes are highly variable. We previously described a multilocus sequential rTMS treatment protocol for tinnitus involving stimulation of both prefrontal and auditory targets. In this study, we report results using this approach in an open-label treatment study of tinnitus with and without comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty patients with chronic tinnitus (mean age 56 years, ten female) and with (n = 17) or without (n = 23) MDD received multilocus rTMS administered sequentially to 1) left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, followed by 2) auditory cortex (Heschel's gyrus). Patients completed weekly self-report ratings using the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, and patients with MDD completed the Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Self-Report 30-item. RESULTS: Patients showed significant mean improvement in tinnitus at sessions 5 (mean TFI improvement 6.8 points ± 12.2, p = 0.002) and 10 (mean improvement 9.2 points ± 14.1, p = 0.002), with 48% of patients responding within ten treatment sessions. Responders were significantly older than nonresponders (61.5 ± 15 years vs 51.3 ± 16 years), and there was a trend toward decreased likelihood of response in subjects with comorbid MDD compared with subjects without comorbidity (odds ratio = 0.28, p = 0.06). Patients with comorbid MDD reported significantly less improvement after ten sessions than did those with tinnitus alone (4.3 ± 10.3 vs 14.7 ± 15.0 points, p = 0.04). Post hoc analyses suggested that the comorbid group achieved improvement comparable to that of the tinnitus-only group after 30 treatments. CONCLUSIONS: Patients showed significant improvement in tinnitus from multilocus sequential rTMS treatment, and those with tinnitus alone improved more quickly. Those with depression who continued rTMS through a full 30-session course further improved, indicating that tinnitus with comorbid MDD may respond with extended treatment.
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Transtorno Depressivo Maior , Zumbido , Estimulação Magnética Transcraniana , Humanos , Zumbido/terapia , Zumbido/epidemiologia , Feminino , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estimulação Magnética Transcraniana/métodos , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/terapia , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/complicações , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/epidemiologia , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/psicologia , Adulto , Idoso , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
The Washington State CBT+ Initiative offers a flexible training and consultation approach for community mental health providers in evidence-based practices for four child mental health targets: cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral difficulties. As part of consultation, clinicians used an online system to track delivery of treatment components and clinical outcomes using standardized symptom measures. The current study used these clinician-input data to examine symptom change for children using paired sample t-tests. Additionally, we explored if time elapsed or number of sessions between measurements related to symptom change using simple linear regression. Children had significant symptom reduction across all four targets. For most measures, children did not show greater improvements with increased length of time or increased number of sessions between assessment measures. Findings suggest that children treated by a CBT+ trained clinician may demonstrate symptom reduction for their primary clinical problem. Findings add to support for flexible training approaches for community mental health clinicians.
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Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental , Saúde Mental , Criança , Humanos , Washington , Ansiedade/terapia , Transtornos de Ansiedade , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Measurement based care (MBC), a practice that uses patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), is not widely used in behavioral health settings and little is known about the patient experience with MBC in safety-net settings. This study aimed to understand patient experiences completing PROMs on paper when presenting to an outpatient, behavioral health setting within a public safety-net hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants in English and Spanish. Participants were 42 years old (SD = 12.7), mostly white (36.4%) and Black (31.8%). Thematic analysis was used to analyze findings. Overall, participants were engaged with PROMs and described them as helpful for themselves and their clinicians. Participants also expressed themes focused on PROMs user-friendliness, including formatting, time to complete measures, and participant characteristics such as attention and literacy. These findings are important to consider to ensure equitable access to MBC when implemented in behavioral health in the health safety-net setting.
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Medidas de Resultados Relatados pelo Paciente , Provedores de Redes de Segurança , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Entrevistas como Assunto , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Satisfação do PacienteRESUMO
There is a high prevalence of untreated depression in adults and youth observed at the population level in the United States, and many who would benefit from treatment do not receive it. One proposed effort to increase access to care is the use of measurement-based care (MBC; repeated use of symptom measures for screening and treatment guidance) by primary care physicians to treat non-complex cases of depression. MBC has been shown to improve patient outcomes compared to care as usual, but there are barriers that need to be addressed at the health system level for effective implementation to occur. Herein we provide an overview of MBC and detail benefits and barriers of MBC implementation. Relevant considerations and guidance for implementing MBC are presented, and a case example of a health system implementing MBC is included. Though issues of reimbursement, limited human and technological resources, and resistance to systemic change are barriers to implementing MBC, effective strategies exist to overcome these barriers. In addition to helping health systems align with changes to value-based care models, effective implementation of MBC can likely improve patient outcomes and result in net financial benefits.
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Integration of measurement-based care (MBC) into clinical practice has shown promise in improving treatment outcomes for depression. Yet, without a gold standard measure of MBC, assessing fidelity to the MBC model across various clinical settings is difficult. A central goal of the Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN) was to characterize MBC across the state of Texas through the development of a standardized tool to assess the use of MBC strategies when assessing depression, anxiety, side effects, and treatment adherence. A chart review of clinical visits indicated standardized depression measures (71.2%) and anxiety measures (64%) were being utilized across sites. The use of standardized measures to assess medication adherence and side effects was limited to less than six percent for both, with the majority utilizing clinical interviews to assess adherence and side effects; yet medication was changed in nearly half. Rates of utilization of standardized measures for participants with multiple MBC forms were similar to those who only provided one form.
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Depression and suicidality are prevalent in youth and are associated with a range of negative outcomes. The current study aimed to evaluate a measurement-based care (MBC) software (VitalSign6) tool to improve the screening and treatment of depression and suicidality in youth aged 8-17 years within a rural, underserved population. To assess for depression and suicidality, the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 was administered as an initial screen, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Modified for Adolescents (PHQ-9-A) was administered if the initial screen was positive. Data were collected at medical clinics over one year, and descriptive statistics and t-tests or Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests were conducted. A total of 1,984 youth were initially screened (mean age of 13 years; 51.6% female); 24.2% screened positive for depression, and 14.9% endorsed suicidality. Of those who screened positive, the mean PHQ-9-A score was 12.8; 66.9% had PHQ-9-A scores in the moderate to severe range, and 44.2% endorsed suicidality. Almost half of the youth who screened positive for depression had at least one follow-up assessment, and about one quarter achieved remission 4 months after initial screening. Adolescents (12-17 years) had higher PHQ-9-A scores, higher suicidality, and more follow-up assessments than younger youth (8-11 years). Younger youth had higher rates of remission. The widespread use of MBC was feasible in this setting. It is important to utilize MBC to identify and treat youth with depression and suicidality and to do so in younger populations to improve their trajectory over time; VitalSign6 is one tool to help achieve these goals.
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INTRODUCTION: Despite the benefits of measurement-based care (MBC) in the behavioral health setting, there have been difficulties in implementation and low saturation. Although barriers and facilitators to MBC implementation have been identified, research has generally only included the perspective of one stakeholder group. The current study aims to examine the similarities and differences-by stakeholder group-in the identified barriers to and facilitators of implementing MBC in the behavioral health setting. METHOD: A purposeful sampling approach was used to recruit and conduct interviews and focus groups with stakeholders (clinicians, clinic leaders, and administrative staff) from four behavioral health clinics at an academic medical center that is part of a larger healthcare system. The data coding process included a directed content analytic approach whereby the coding team used an iterative process to analyze deidentified transcripts starting with a codebook based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) constructs. RESULTS: A total of 31 clinicians, 11 clinic leaders, and 8 administrative staff participated in the interviews and focus groups. There was convergence among all stakeholder regarding which CFIR constructs were identified as barriers and facilitators, but there were differences in the specific thematic factors identified by stakeholders as barriers and facilitators within each of these implementation constructs. The barriers and facilitators that stakeholders identified within each CFIR construct were often connected to their specific role in implementing MBC. CONCLUSION: Collecting information on barriers and facilitators to MBC implementation from the multiple stakeholders involved in the process may enhance successful implementation of MBC given the variation between groups in identified thematic factors. Administrative staff perspectives, which have not been reported in the literature, may be of particular importance in planning for successful MBC implementation.
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Atenção à Saúde , Humanos , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Grupos FocaisRESUMO
Objective: This study aimed to develop an updated brief self-report post-session measure, suitable for collecting systematic feedback on clients' session reactions in the context of measurement-based care (MBC). Method: The Session Reactions Scale-3 (SRS-3; 33 items) was developed by extending and adjusting the Revised Session Reactions Scale. In Study 1, the psychometric properties of the SRS-3 were tested on N = 242 clients. In Study 2, a brief version of the SRS-3 (SRS-3-B; 15 items) was developed using a combination of conceptual, empirical, and pragmatic criteria. In Study 3, the psychometric properties of the SRS-3-B were tested on a new sample of N = 265 clients. Results: Exploratory factor analysis supported the use of the SRS-3-B as a two-factor (helpful reactions, hindering reactions) or unidimensional (overall session evaluation) instrument. The SRS-3-B was meaningfully related to another process measure (Individual Therapy Process Questionnaire) both on the item and factor levels. Conclusions: The SRS-3-B is a reliable process measure to elicit rich and clinically meaningful feedback from clients within the MBC context and as a research instrument to assess the helpful and hindering aspects of therapy sessions.
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Relações Profissional-Paciente , Psicoterapia , Humanos , Psicometria , Psicoterapia/métodos , Inquéritos e Questionários , AutorrelatoRESUMO
The experience sampling method (ESM) has been frequently used in clinical research; however, there is low translational uptake in clinical practice. This may be due to challenges with interpreting individual-level data at granular intervals. We provide an illustrative example of how ESM can be leveraged to generate personalized cognitive-behavioral strategies for problematic cannabis use.We conducted a descriptive case series analysis using ESM data from 30 individuals reporting on problematic cannabis use, craving, affect, and coping four times daily for 16-days (t = 64, T = 1,920).Analyzing ESM data using descriptive statistics and visualizations from individuals with similar clinical and demographic profiles supported a diverse array of personalized clinical insights and recommendations for each case. These recommendations included psychoeducation regarding affect- and boredom-regulation strategies, functional analyses of occasions during which cannabis was not used, and discussions on how cannabis use intersects with one's personal values.While many clinicians utilize measurement-based care, barriers have limited the incorporation of ESM towards personalized, data-informed approaches to treatment. We provide an illustrative example of how ESM data can be used to generate actionable treatment strategies for problematic cannabis use and highlight continued challenges with interpreting time-series data.
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Cannabis , Humanos , Avaliação Momentânea EcológicaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: We used longitudinal youth- and caregiver-reports of adolescent psychological symptoms from three samples of youth receiving mental health services in routine treatment settings to derive expected change trajectories and identify cases at risk for treatment failure. METHOD: Participants were 1906 youth (1053 caregivers) receiving treatment in community mental health settings, merged across three samples. The Symptoms and Functioning Severity Scale (SFSS) was used as an indicator of weekly clinical change. Multilevel modeling methods were used to develop expected change trajectories and identify cases at risk for treatment failure (not on track; NOT). Logistic regression was used to predict client improvement as a function of NOT status. RESULTS: The SFSS was a reliable indicator of therapeutic change according to youth-reported symptoms. Caregiver reports were not as robust. Whereas predictive accuracy of NOT status yielded moderately high sensitivity in detecting improvement according to youth report, caregiver reports were not as predictive. CONCLUSIONS: The youth-reported version of the SFSS-based algorithm seems appropriate for implementation in clinical care. Future studies should search for similarly predictive measures for caregivers.
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OBJECTIVE: Using patient-generated quantitative data in psychotherapy (feedback) appears to enhance treatment outcome, but there is variability in its effect. Different ways and reasons to implement routine outcome measurement might explain such variability. The goal of this review is to address the insufficient knowledge on how these data are used by therapists and patients. METHODS: The present study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of qualitative reports of therapists' and patients' experiences using patient-generated quantitative data during ongoing psychotherapy. RESULTS: Four main categories of use were identified: (1) uses of patients' self-reported data as nomothetic/objective markers for assessment, process monitoring, and treatment planning; (2) intrapersonal uses that enhance self-awareness, initiate reflection, and influence patients' mood or responses; (3) uses that prompt interactional processes by facilitating communication, supporting exploration, creating ownership in patients, changing treatment focus, enhancing therapeutic alliance, or disturbing the psychotherapy process; and (4) patients responding for specific purposes due to uncertainty and interpersonal motives, or strategic responding to achieve a desired result. CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate that patient-reported data, when used in active psychotherapy, is very clearly not just an objective measurement of client functioning: the inclusion of patient-data has the potential to influence psychotherapy in numerous ways.
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Processos Psicoterapêuticos , Aliança Terapêutica , Humanos , Autorrelato , Psicoterapia , Pesquisa QualitativaRESUMO
We face increasing demand for greater access to effective routine mental health services, including telehealth. However, treatment outcomes in routine clinical practice are only about half the size of those reported in controlled trials. Progress feedback, defined as the ongoing monitoring of patients' treatment response with standardized measures, is an evidence-based practice that continues to be under-utilized in routine care. The aim of the current review is to provide a summary of the current evidence base for the use of progress feedback, its mechanisms of action and considerations for successful implementation. We reviewed ten available meta-analyses, which report small to medium overall effect sizes. The results suggest that adding feedback to a wide range of psychological and psychiatric interventions (ranging from primary care to hospitalization and crisis care) tends to enhance the effectiveness of these interventions. The strongest evidence is for patients with common mental health problems compared to those with very severe disorders. Effect sizes for not-on-track cases, a subgroup of cases that are not progressing well, are found to be somewhat stronger, especially when clinical support tools are added to the feedback. Systematic reviews and recent studies suggest potential mechanisms of action for progress feedback include focusing the clinician's attention, altering clinician expectations, providing new information, and enhancing patient-centered communication. Promising approaches to strengthen progress feedback interventions include advanced systems with signaling technology, clinical problem-solving tools, and a broader spectrum of outcome and progress measures. An overview of methodological and implementation challenges is provided, as well as suggestions for addressing these issues in future studies. We conclude that while feedback has modest effects, it is a small and affordable intervention that can potentially improve outcomes in psychological interventions. Further research into mechanisms of action and effective implementation strategies is needed.
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In the past decade, there has been an increase in research related to the routine collection and active use of standardized patient data in psychotherapy. Research has increasingly focused on personalization of care to patients, clinical skills and interventions that modulate treatment outcomes, and implementation strategies, all of which appear to enhance the beneficial effects of ROM and feedback. In this article, we summarize trends and recent advances in the research on this topic and identify several essential directions for the field in the short to medium term. We anticipate a broadening of research from the focus on average effects to greater specificity around what kinds of feedback, provided at what time, to which individuals, in what settings, are most beneficial. We also propose that the field needs to focus on issues of health equity, ensuring that ROM can be a vehicle for increased wellbeing for those who need it most. The complexity of mental healthcare systems means that there may be multiple viable measurement solutions with varying costs and benefits to diverse stakeholders in different treatment contexts, and research is needed to identify the most influential components in each of these contexts.
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Psicoterapia , Humanos , Retroalimentação , Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde , Transtornos Mentais/terapiaRESUMO
This paper describes the successful implementation of Measurement-Based Care (MBC) within a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for children and adolescents. Measurement-based care (MBC), the practice of using patient-reported measures routinely to inform decision-making, is associated with improved clinical outcomes for behavioral health patients (Jong et al., Clinical Psychology Review 85, 2021; Fortney & Sladek, 2015). MBC holds great promise in partial hospital programs (PHP) to improve outcomes, yet implementation strategies are as complex as the setting itself. This paper provides a case study example of MBC implementation in a PHP for youth. Over the course of 18 months, an interdisciplinary staff of approximately 20 behavioral health professionals provided partial hospitalization level of care to 633 (39% in-person, 61% telehealth) youth from ages 5 to 18 years old. MBC in this setting incorporated daily patient self-report and weekly caregiver-reported measurements. This descriptive reconstruction, which includes examples of the data that were used during the implementation project, illustrates specific barriers and facilitators in a successful implementation in the local PHP setting. Implementation strategies to address workflow integration, leadership and supervision, and coaching are described, including evolution of these strategies over the course of implementation. Practical considerations for implementing MBC in youth PHP settings are discussed. Finally, the authors explore the potential relationships between the data-driven MBC model of decision making and the development of resilient organizations.
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Measurement-based care (MBC) research and practice, including clinical workflows and systems to support MBC, are grounded in adult-serving mental health systems. MBC research evidence is building in child and adolescent services, but MBC practice is inherently more complex due to identified client age, the family system and the need to involve multiple reporters. This paper seeks to address a gap in the literature by providing practical guidance for youth-serving clinicians implementing MBC with children and their families. We focus on MBC as a data-informed, client-centered communication process, and present three key strategies to enhance usual care child and adolescent psychotherapy via developmentally-appropriate MBC. These strategies include (1) go beyond standardized measures; (2) lean into discrepancies; and (3) get curious together. Case-based examples drawn from various child-serving settings illustrate these key strategies of MBC in child psychotherapy.
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Measurement-based care (MBC) is an underutilized evidence-based practice, and current implementation efforts demonstrate limited success in increasing MBC use. A better understanding of MBC implementation determinants is needed to improve these efforts, particularly from studies examining the full range of MBC practices and that span multiple samples of diverse providers using different MBC systems. This study addressed these limitations by conducting a multi-site survey examining MBC predictors and use in youth treatment. Participants were 159 clinicians and care coordinators working in youth mental health care settings across the United States. Participants were drawn from three program evaluations of MBC implementation. Providers completed measures assessing use of five MBC practices (administering measures, viewing feedback, reviewing feedback in supervision, sharing feedback with clients in session, and using feedback to plan treatment), MBC self-efficacy, and MBC attitudes. Despite expectations that MBC should be standard care for all clients, providers reported only administering measures to 40-60% of clients on average, with practices related to the use of feedback falling in the 1-39% range. Higher MBC self-efficacy and more positive views of MBC practicality predicted higher MBC use, although other attitude measures were not significant predictors. Effects of predictors were not moderated by site, suggesting consistent predictors across implementation settings. Implications of study findings for future research and for the implementation of MBC are discussed.