The Measurement Based Care Imperative: Knowing is Half the Battle-View Presentation

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The workshop, led by Eric Vanderlip and others, aimed to explore the implementation of measurement-based care in psychiatric practices. The session emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration to maximize learning and sharing of wisdom among attendees. Participants, divided into small groups, discussed various aspects such as the selection of measures like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7, barriers to implementation, and the importance of integrating these measures meaningfully into clinical practice. Common challenges identified included the cost of measures, integration with electronic health records, and engaging patients and clinicians in the process.<br /><br />Several strategies were suggested to improve implementation, such as using technology to administer measures before appointments and ensuring results are discussed with patients for context and engagement. Concerns were raised about potential increases in no-shows when measure completion is mandatory, and the need to consider patient-specific workflows was highlighted. The discussion also touched on the financial aspects, such as billing for measurement-based care, and the use of computerized adaptive testing to enhance patient specificity and engagement. Overall, the workshop encouraged open dialogue about the practical challenges and potential solutions in implementing measurement-based care in psychiatric settings.

Keywords

measurement-based care

psychiatric practices

PHQ-9

GAD-7

electronic health records

patient engagement

clinical practice

computerized adaptive testing

billing