Abstract
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of psychiatric clinical case management. Method: Subjects with at least three admissions in the previous 2 years were randomized into a clinical case management group (CMG; n = 122) and a standard care group (SCG; n = 95). Individuals who refused or were not located were included in a third, non-randomized no-treatment group (NTG; n = 153). Parameters assessed included utilization of in-patient services and psychosocial functioning. Results: We found no difference between the CMG and the SCG in psychosocial functioning as evaluated by interviewers, and no difference between the three groups in hospitalization. In subjects' self-ratings, the CMG showed slight improvement in psychosocial functioning. Conclusion: Clinical case management did not prove itself superior to standard care in a revolving door population.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 449-454 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2008 |
Keywords
- Case management
- Hospitalization
- Psychosocial aspects
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health