Title
Implementing evidence-based practices for persons with severe mental illnesses
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health; Center for Health Policy and Research; Clinical and Population Health Research
Date
1-6-2001
Document Type
Article
Medical Subject Headings
Community Mental Health Services; Education, Medical, Continuing; Evidence-Based Medicine; Guideline Adherence; Humans; Mental Disorders; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Private Practice; Psychiatry; Teaching Materials; United States
Disciplines
Health Services Administration | Health Services Research | Public Health
Abstract
Extensive empirical research, summarized in several reviews and codified in practice guidelines, recommendations, and algorithms, demonstrates that several pharmacological and psychosocial interventions are effective in improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses. Yet the practices validated by research are not widely offered in routine mental health practice settings. As part of an effort to promote the implementation of evidence-based practice, the authors summarize perspectives on how best to change and sustain effective practice from the research literature and from the experiences of administrators, clinicians, family advocates, and services researchers. They describe an implementation plan for evidence-based practices based on the use of toolkits to promote the consistent delivery of such practices. The toolkits will include integrated written material, Web-based resources, training experiences, and consultation opportunities. Special materials will address the concerns of mental health authorities (funders), administrators of provider organizations, clinicians, and consumers and their families.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Psychiatr Serv. 2001 Jan;52(1):45-50.