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The cumulative needs for care monitor: a unique monitoring system in the south of the Netherlands

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Patients diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) have a complex combination of psychiatric, somatic and social needs for care, requiring an integrated, multidisciplinary health care approach. The present paper describes the methods of the cumulative needs for care monitor (CNCM), a monitoring system in operation in a geographically defined area. METHODS: The CNCM provides information on need for care, functioning and other outcomes in SMI patients in the area. This information can be used not only to plan treatment at the individual level, but also to conduct health services research at the group level.

Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1007/s00127-009-0088-3

Authors: Marjan Drukker, Maarten Bak, Joost à Campo, Ger Driessen, Jim Van Os, Philippe Delespaul

Institutions: Maastricht University, Mondriaan GGZ

Language: English

Topic: Psychiatric care and mental health services

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,390