Developing measures to assess quality of care for people with serious mental illnesses
Measuring What Matters-Patient Centered Outcome Measures of Goal-Directed Care for People with Serious Mental Illness
This study is working to improve care for people with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by creating tools that help set and track personal care goals, making sure that the care you receive is tailored just for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rand Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Monica, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10947439 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating Person-Centered Outcome measures to evaluate the quality of goal-directed care for individuals with serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The project involves collaboration among experts from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the RAND Corporation, and the University of Pittsburgh. By utilizing a method called goal-attainment scaling, the research aims to personalize care goals and track progress in a standardized way. Data will be collected from Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Texas and Arizona to inform these measures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who are diagnosed with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have serious mental illnesses or are under the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of mental health care for individuals with serious mental illnesses by providing better assessment tools.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in developing quality measures for mental health care, indicating that this approach has a foundation of proven effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Santa Monica, United States
- Rand Corporation — Santa Monica, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Breslau, Joshua a — Rand Corporation
- Study coordinator: Breslau, Joshua a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.