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Importance of Substance Abuse Treatment Outcome Proxies
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| Lawrence Greenfield, Lawrence Greenfield Consulting, lg439@aol.com
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| Douglas Fountain, Outpourings, doug@outpourings.net
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Outcome proxies in substance abuse treatment evaluation are variables that accurately predict post-treatment outcomes. A key benefit of outcome proxies is that they may provide early indications of program success or failure. Secondly, they are less costly to collect compared to post treatment outcome data. Using secondary data analysis of data from the National Treatment Improvement Evaluation Study (NTIES) three variables were assessed for their accuracy in predicting post treatment outcomes. Of the three variables assessed, program satisfaction, program completion and length of stay in treatment, only the first two of these three variables were found to be useful as predictors of treatment outcomes.
1 This analysis was supported by DHHS, Caliber Associates Contract No. 270-97-2016. An earlier version of this analysis was reported by Feidler, K., Screen, M.A. Greenfield, L., and Fountain, D. Analysis of Three Outcome Proxies for Post-Treatment, Substance Use in NTIES (July 2001). .
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Effective Indicators for Integrated Care in Behavioral Health Settings: An Evaluation of the Practices of Georgia's Community Service Boards
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| Michael Hammer, University of Georgia, hammer@paxhammericana.com
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This paper will evaluate the practice and outcomes of current integrated care data collection practices in the state of Georgia's publicly-funded community-based mental health centers (CSBs). Data instruments include a survey to all of the CSBs as well as interviews with agency CEOs, medical directors, and lead nurses. The purpose of this study is to determine the current practices of these facilities, the divergence between practice and theory, and recommendations for improved integrated care practices in behavioral health settings.
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The Perfect Couple: Clinical Quality and Program Outcomes- Using Data to Improve Clinical Practices
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| Cathie McLean, Mental Health Center of Denver, cathie.mclean@mhcd.org
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| Pablo Olmos-Gallo, Mental Health Center of Denver, antonio.olmos@mhcd.org
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| Christopher McKinney, Mental Health Center of Denver, christopher.mckinney@mhcd.org
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The best place for outcomes reporting is near the end user, so that the data can be employed to positively influence the quality and efficacy of the clinical practice it is assessing. We are working to increase the value of data collection and reporting within the clinical workflow to make it a meaningful process to the end users. Outcomes have been integrated into the consumer’s medical record, our internal Peer Review process, and Services Utilization Management. Practical application of the data is thereby increased by making them easily accessible, within an information environment familiar to staff, and in the context of clinical quality review. Clinicians can quickly assess effectiveness of services, discuss it with consumers, and make modifications to best meet consumer needs. We are also working to make outcomes data available to the consumer through a secure on-line portal for improving engagement in recovery services.
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