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1. Validation of the Booth Evaluation of Absconding Tool for Assessment of Absconding Risk.

Author

Booth, Brad D., Michel, Steve F., Baglole, J. Sebastian, Healey, Lindsay V., and Robertson, Haylee V.

Subjects
RISK assessment, PSYCHOMETRICS, EXPERTISE, FORENSIC psychiatry
Abstract

Although absconsion from secure forensic settings is uncommon, it can have serious consequences for the patient, the hospital, and the public. To assess risk of absconding in this population, using empirically based literature and clinical expertise, the authors designed a 28-item structured professional judgment measure, the Booth Evaluation of Absconding Tool (BEAT). To evaluate the psychometric properties of the BEAT, we completed a blinded, case-matched, retrospective study of absconders (n = 57) and non-absconders (n = 26) between 2009 and 2017. Together, the absconders accounted for 120 absconding incidents over the study period. The incidents had similar characteristics as previously published descriptive studies of absconding behavior. The BEAT demonstrated solid internal consistency (a = 0.78), promising inter-rater reliability across many items, and good accuracy in differentiating absconders from controls (area under the curve = 0.77). Considering the limitations associated with a retrospective chart review study, these results show promising reliability and validity for the BEAT and suggest that the BEAT could be a useful tool in assessing and managing absconding in forensic patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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2. Designing a forensic mental health service delivery model: a multi-professional approach.

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Domingue, Jean-Laurent, Michel, Steve F., Cléroux, Carole, Dobson, Tom, Fréchette, Jean-Michel, Fusco, Nina, Jaroudi, Lara, Konecki, Robert, Power, Donna, Richardson-Brown, Sara, Robins, Richard, Stufko, Tony, Telford, Sarah, and Wesley, Whitney

Subjects
CONCEPTUAL structures, CONVALESCENCE, FORENSIC psychiatry, HEALTH care teams, INDUSTRIAL hygiene, INTEGRATED health care delivery, MATHEMATICAL models, MENTAL health, MENTAL health services, NEEDS assessment, PUBLIC health, RISK assessment, SPIRITUALITY, SUBSTANCE abuse, PATIENT participation, EVIDENCE-based medicine, THEORY, HUMAN services programs, STAKEHOLDER analysis
Abstract

Purpose: Forensic mental health programs (FMHPs) in Ontario, Canada provide rehabilitation and supervision services. However, models available to guide their delivery are primarily adapted from fields outside of forensic mental health. To partially fill this gap, this paper aims to provide a general review of the process a multi-professional team took to develop the Integrated Forensic Program [IFP]-Ottawa Model of Risk Management & Recovery. Design/methodology/approach: Working groups were initiated to identify the needs of patients in their local setting, conduct a literature review on care delivery models in forensic mental health and build a service delivery model specific to forensic mental health. Findings: The resulting model places patient engagement at its centre and encompasses eight domains of need that contribute towards the patient's recovery and the management of the safety risk they pose to the public, namely, the basic needs, diversity and spirituality, social, occupational, psychological, substance use, physical health and mental health domains. Practical implications: The IFP-Ottawa Model of Risk Management & Recovery provides a framework to which therapeutic group services for persons in FMHPs can be aligned. Originality/value: The leadership teams in FMHPs could use this framework and the method used for its development to ensure group services provided at their FMHPs are evidence-informed and coincide with their patients' specific needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020
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