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Correction to: Factors Associated with the Receipt of Follow-Up Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries Discharged from Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
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Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - August 12, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Low-Burden Universal Substance Use Screening in a Primary Care Clinic to Lower Implementation Barriers
AbstractUniversal substance use screening in primary care can proactively identify patients for intervention, though implementation is challenging. This project developed a strategy for universal low time- and labor-cost screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment (SBIRT) in an HIV primary care clinic at an academic medical center in the Southeastern USA. Screening was implemented using a tablet computer that calculated results in real time and suggested motivational language for provider response. A brief intervention (BNI) was conducted by a trained professional as needed, preventing the need for all clinic...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - August 10, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

When a Straight Line Is Not the Most Direct Method: an Evaluation of Straight Line Versus True Distance Metrics for Patients in Rural Settings
AbstractTelehealth has been hypothesized as a solution for rural barriers precluding access to healthcare, of which distance remains one of the most significant. Providers, institutions, and policymakers may use distance as a metric to determine whether to keep, or to end, telehealth services. Although commonly used, straight line distance (SLD) may not reflect the true burden of distance (TD) for rural patients. A retrospective record review was conducted to determine the difference between SLD and TD for patients seeking behavioral health care at a large outpatient center. The discrepancy between SLD and TD ranged from 0...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - August 9, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care Access and Utilization among Medicaid Managed Care Beneficiaries
AbstractThis quasi-experimental study examined the impact of a statewide integrated special needs program Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) for individuals with serious mental illness and identified racial and ethnic disparities in access to Medicaid services. Generalized estimating equation negative binomial models were used to estimate changes in service use, difference-in-differences, and difference-in-difference-in-differences in the pre- to post-HARP periods. Implementation of the special needs plan contributed to reductions in racial/ethnic disparities in access and utilization. Notable among those enrolled in the spec...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - August 9, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Implementation of a Novel Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Initiative
This study explores healthcare professionals ’ perspectives about the impact of behavioral health integration (BHI) on pediatric primary care delivery in community health centers (CHCs). A concurrent, qualitative-dominant mixed methods empirical study design was utilized, applying semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals at t he end of the implementation phase of a 3-year co-development, implementation, and evaluation process. Surveys were also administered at three time points. Via thematic analysis, emergent qualitative themes were mapped onto the Relational Coordination (RC) conceptual framework to tri...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - August 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Factors Associated with the Receipt of Follow-Up Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries Discharged from Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
This study examined the extent to which facility characteristics, discharge practices, and the availability of outpatient mental health care are associated with receiving follow-up care within 7 days of discharge from an inpatient psychiatric facility among Medicare beneficiaries. The study merged 2018 National Mental Health Services Survey data with 2018 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting program data representing 1147 inpatient psychiatric facilities. Results from logistic regression analyses indicated that inpatient facilities operated by private for-profit organizations and public agencies had lower odd...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - July 28, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

Leveraging Technology to Increase Behavioral Health Services Access for Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems: a Cross-systems Collaboration Model
This article describes the development, process, and initial outcomes of the Youth Justice and Family Well-Being Technology Collaborative (JTC) that was formed to leverage technology within and across public health and justice-related systems to promote increased behavioral health services access. Cross-system considerations are identified for public health, court, and other key stakeholders to successfully integrate technology into practice to expand access to these critical services. (Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research)
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - July 14, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research

The Use of Balanced Scorecards in Mental Health Services: an Integrative Review and Thematic Analysis
AbstractPerformance management of mental health services (MHS) through quality reporting of strategic indicators and goals is essential to improve efficiency and quality of care. One such method is the balanced scorecard (BSC). This integrative review of peer-reviewed and industry implemented BSCs in MHS aims to inform future development of a more comprehensive mental health –focused benchmarking tool. A two-part systematic literature search consisted of peer-reviewed published literature on MHS specific BSCs utilising the PRISMA guidelines in addition to industry published BSCs available online. A total of 17 unique BSC...
Source: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research - July 14, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research