Are Different Forms of Care Management Associated with Variations in Case-Mix, Service Use and Care Managers Time Use in Mental Health Services?
Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This paper explores the associations of different arrangements for care management in mental health services with case-mix, service use and staff time use.The method describes: the development of categories of care management; the selection of local authorities; fieldwork in selected authorities; and data analysis.Differences in care management arrangements were associated with service use.The degree of targeting on the severely mentally ill was associated with differing contributions to the assessment process.The use of both social and health services staff as care managers was indicative of greater service integration and associated with a greater likelihood of operational efficiencies.
Institution: University of Manchester
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2189031141