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Dual diagnosis care for severe and persistent disorders. A comparison of three methods.

Dual diagnosis care for severe and persistent disorders. A comparison of three methods.

Authors :
Jerrell JM
Ridgely MS
Source :
Behavioral healthcare tomorrow [Behav Healthc Tomorrow] 1997 Jun; Vol. 6 (3), pp. 26-33.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

People with severe and persistent mental illnesses frequently suffer from addictive disorders as well. Managed care plans and at-risk providers who care for people with these conditions must understand, authorize, and provide evidence-based and cost-effective care. The authors of this article evaluated three specialized interventions for treating people with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance abuse. Treatment of both disorders was found to be essential. In addition, a behavioral skills training was found to improve outcomes and reduce total healthcare costs when compared with intensive case management and 12-Step recovery interventions. Supplemental supportive services further increase the overall value of care. Implications for managed care and at-risk providers are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1063-8490
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Behavioral healthcare tomorrow
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10173086