Improving care for youth with emotional disorders through better measurement practices

Enhancing the effectiveness of measurement-based care for youth by identifying key fidelity indicators

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CORAL GABLES · NIH-10882214

This study is looking to improve the way we track and deliver care for teenagers with emotional challenges by finding the best ways to measure how well treatments are working, so that mental health centers can provide the best support possible.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CORAL GABLES (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CORAL GABLES, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10882214 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing measurement-based care (MBC) for adolescents with emotional disorders by identifying key indicators that ensure effective treatment delivery. It aims to define and evaluate various aspects of MBC fidelity, assess how these practices impact clinical outcomes, and explore practical indicators for measuring fidelity using existing data from a large trial. By employing a multi-method approach, including digital data and self-reports, the study seeks to optimize care in community mental health centers.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents receiving care for emotional disorders at community mental health centers.

Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving treatment for emotional disorders or those outside the age range of adolescence may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment strategies for youth with emotional disorders, improving their overall mental health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing fidelity in measurement-based care can significantly improve treatment outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this area.

Where this research is happening

CORAL GABLES, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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