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A Compendium of Psychosocial Measures: Assessment of People with Serious Mental Illness in the Community
Contributor(s): Johnson, Dale (Author)

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ISBN: 0826118178     ISBN-13: 9780826118172
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
OUR PRICE: $109.25  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: September 2009
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The book contains important, cutting-edge information and research regarding the assessment of adults with serious mental illness. A comprehensive source of assessment information, it can be used not only for outcome assessment, but also for environmental assessment and treatment planning assessment. It is almost entirely research-based with information regarding psychometric characteristics of assessment instruments included.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychopathology - General
- Psychology | Assessment, Testing & Measurement
- Medical | Health Care Delivery
Dewey: 362.196
LCCN: 2009030956
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.9" W x 9" L (1.95 lbs) 584 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:

Dale Johnson brings a rare and unique assortment of skills to this enterprise. . . .he has personally been immersed in the world of severe mental illness for many years√ and adds a compendium of appropriate tools for the research community.

--Harriet P. Lefley, PhD
University of Miami School of Medicine (From the Foreword)

This book discusses the rationale for the selection of psychosocial measures used to assess adults with serious mental illnesses. The chapters examine the use and efficiency of various measurement tools that intend to evaluate diagnostic and functional specificity, life stressors, supportive resources, quality of life, and more.

The text also analyzes external factors that are vital to clients' clinical progress and continuing community tenure, such as continuity of care, housing resources, and family measures.

Key Features:

  • Presents the purpose of each measurement tool, the description, psychometric properties, reliability, validity, and usage guidelines in template format
  • Includes measurement tools for functional assessment, community living, social problem solving and coping, agency performance evaluation, and more
  • Contains research on treatment adherence, consumer satisfaction with mental health services, and feelings of empowerment
  • Evaluates the functioning and productivity of treatment and rehabilitation centers

This is the ideal tool for clinicians, psychiatrists, rehabilitation professionals, and other mental health professionals working with the mentally ill in hospital or community health settings.

 
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