A framework for measurement feedback to improve decision-making in mental health.
The authors present a multi-level framework for conceptualizing and designing measurement systems to improve decision-making in the treatment and prevention of child and adolescent mental health problems as well as the promotion of well-being. Also included is a description of the recommended drivers of the development and refinement of these measurement systems and the importance of the architecture upon which these measurement systems are built. The authors conclude with a set of recommendations for the next steps for the field.
Seidman
Edward
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William T. Grant Foundation and New York University, 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, USA. eseidman@wtgrantfdn.org
Chorpita
Bruce F
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Reay
William E
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Stelk
Wayne
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Garland
Ann F
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Kutash
Krista
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Mullican
Charlotte
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Ringeisen
Heather
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D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D005246:Feedback; D006291:Health Policy; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States