Measuring nonmedical psychiatric treatment interventions with statistical software.
This article addresses, from both research and political perspectives, the issue of quantifying data on nonmedical psychiatric treatment activity in large residential treatment settings. It presents a method of collecting this type of data that includes the use of readily available statistical software. It describes the methodology in detail and examines the variables. The system has had an impact on treatment, administration, and personnel at the facility.
Harris
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G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital, Arcadia, FL, USA. harris@mail.dms.state.fl.us
Conner
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D000720:Ancillary Services, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D004496:Education, Continuing; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005431:Florida; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006783:Hospitals, State / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012984:Software; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014600:Utilization Review