Attitudes of mental health staff to routine outcome measurement

Abstract

Background: Routine outcome measurement is mandated in public mental health services in Australia, but uptake and compliance are variable. This may be because of uncertainties and resistances among clinicians. Aims: To survey attitudes and practices to routine outcome measurement among staff in adult area mental health services and to elucidate their correlates. Method: As part of a larger study, a specifically designed questionnaire was distributed to all staff. Results: A high return rate was achieved. A wide range of opinion was found. Staff who had attended training reported the measures as easier to use than those who had not. Staff who had recently seen feedback rated outcome measures ..