Ny tilnærming for vurdering og planlegging av behandling i poliklinisk psykisk helsevern

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrine Høyer Holgersen ◽  
◽  
Ingvild Rønneberg Holte ◽  
Eva Gluppe ◽  
Øyvind Watne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Intake Assessment ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health Service ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Novel Method

Background: Mental health care services are facing challenges due to the increasing number of referrals of patients with multifaceted problems. This study aims to describe the Early Assessment Team (EAT), a novel method of organizing intake assessments for the outpatient mental health service in a community mental health center (CMHC). Method: During the first two years of EAT, 1,034 cases were included in a descriptive quality assurance study. Patient population, method of work, re-referrals and patient satisfaction were evaluated. Results: After contact with EAT, two-thirds of patients were assessed as not in need of further treatment in the outpatient clinic. The assessment was performed during one to three sessions in 90% of cases. Fewer than 20% of cases that were screened out by EAT were re-referred to the CMHC within six months. Patients expressed satisfaction with the service. Implications: The results indicate that intake assessment by an early assessment team may be an alternative in clinical practice, though further controlled studies are needed.

Tidlig avklaring – et møte mellom mennesker. Ny tilnærming for vurdering og planlegging av behandling i poliklinisk psykisk helsevern.

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrine Høyer Holgersen ◽  
◽  
Ingvild Rønneberg Holte ◽  
Eva Gluppe ◽  
Øyvind Watne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Community Mental Health Center ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Intake Assessment

Background: Mental health care services are facing challenges due to the increasing number of referrals of patients with multifaceted problems. This study aims to describe the Early Assessment Team, a novel method of organizing intake assessments for the outpatient mental health service in a community mental health center. Method: During the first two years of EAT, 1,034 cases were included in a descriptive quality assurance study. Patient population, method of work, re-referrals and patient satisfaction were evaluated. Results: After contact with EAT, two-thirds of patients were assessed as not in need of further treatment in the outpatient clinic. The assessment was performed during one to three sessions in 90% of cases. Fewer than 20% of cases that were screened out by EAT were re-referred to the CMHC within six months. Patients expressed satisfaction with the service. Implications: The results indicate that intake assessment by an early assessment team may be an alternative in clinical practice, though further controlled studies are needed. Keywords: community mental health center (CMHC), health service development, intake assessment, general mental health

Toward establishing telepsychology guideline: Turning the challenges of COVID-19 into opportunity (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. J. Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Psychological Services ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Temporary Response

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has obstructed the classical practices of psychological assessment and intervention via face-to-face interaction. Patients and all health professionals have been forced to isolate and become innovative to continue receiving and providing exceptional healthcare services while minimizing the risk of exposure to, or transmission of, COVID-19. OBJECTIVE This document is proposed initially as a guide to the extraordinary implementation of telepsychology in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and to extend its implementation to use fundamentally as the main guideline for telepsychology services in Saudi Arabia and other Arabic communities. METHODS A professional task force representing different areas of professional psychology reviewed, summarized, and documented methods, policies, procedures, and other resources to ensure that the recommendations and evidence reviews were valid and consistent with best practices. RESULTS The practice of telepsychology involves the consideration of legal and professional requirements. This paper provides a guideline and recommendations for procedural changes that are necessary to address psychological services as we transition to telepsychology, as well as elucidates and demonstrates practical telepsychology frameworks, procedures, and proper recommendations for the provision of services during COVID-19. It adds a focused examination and discussion related to factors that could influence the telemedicine guideline, such as culture, religion, legal matters, and how clinical psychologists could expand their telepsychology practice during COVID-19 and after, seeking to produce broadly applicable guidelines for the practice of telepsychology. Professional steps in practical telemedicine were illustrated in tables and examples. CONCLUSIONS Telepsychology is not a luxury or a temporary response. Rather, it should be considered part of a proactive governance model to secure a continuity of mental health care services. Arabic communities could benefit from this guideline to telepsychology as an essential protocol for providing mental health services during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moving Towards Wellness: Physical activity practices, perspectives, and preferences of users of outpatient mental health service

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol A. Janney ◽  
Kathryn Fant Brzoznowski ◽  
Caroline R. Richardson ◽  
Richard R. Dopp ◽  
Michelle L. Segar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health Service

scholarly journals Utilization of Health Care Services and Common Disease Diagnoses among University Students: An Analysis of 35,249 Students from Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7148
Author(s):  
Suphawita Pliannuom ◽  
Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish ◽  
Chaisiri Angkurawaranon ◽  
Kanokwan Pinyopornpanish ◽  
Anawat Wisetborisut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Common Diseases ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Inpatient Department

The health care services for university students are important to improve student health and well-being. Analyzing the database of health conditions in the health service system will identify common health problems, which could be useful in further appropriate and specific health service planning. This study aims to investigate the utilization of health care services and common disease diagnoses among university students enrolled at Chiang Mai University during the academic year of 2018. A retrospective study was carried out using health data from the electronic health records (EHR) database of the university hospital. Ethical procedures were followed. Out of the overall 35,249 students in the academic year 2018, 17,284 students (49.03%) had visited an outpatient department (65,150 outpatient department visits), and 407 students (1.15%) had been admitted to the hospital (458 inpatient department admissions). The proportions of utilization between each field of education and training were similar across both groups. The top five categories of diagnosis, for both outpatient department visits and inpatient department admissions, differed between gender. Some of the most common diseases included trauma and injury conditions, respiratory diseases, and mental health. The conclusion of the study is that integration of a health promotion program with preventive methods, especially regarding traffic injury, transmitted diseases, mental health support, and safe environments are essential for university students. A general overview of utilization and common diseases among university students, which is still lacking in the literature, could be useful as a platform to enhance health care services for common diseases.

Supporting Young People at School With High Mental Health Needs

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Rickwood
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Young People ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health

AbstractFor young people still at school, the school setting is vital to their mental health and wellbeing. Not only does the school environment have a direct and indirect impact on mental health, it provides an opportunistic setting in which to identify and respond to emerging mental health problems. To do this effectively, schools and school staff must work in collaboration with the young people themselves, their families, and other support services within the community, particularly primary health care services, including general practice. The importance of developing effective partnerships and care pathways between schools and the primary health care sector is being increasingly acknowledged, and initiatives such as MindMatters Plus GP have advanced our understanding in this area.

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