Time-limited assertive community treatment for homeless persons with severe mental illness

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Homeless Persons ◽  
Community Treatment

Cost-effectiveness of assertive community treatment for homeless persons with severe mental illness

1999 ◽  
Vol 174 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony F. Lehman ◽  
Lisa Dixon ◽  
Jeffrey S. Hoch ◽  
Bruce Deforge ◽  
Eimer Kernan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Homeless Persons ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Stable Housing

BackgroundHomelessness is a major public health problem among persons with severe mental illness (SMI). Cost-effective programmes that address this problem are needed.AimsTo evaluate the cost-effectiveness of an assertive community treatment (ACT) programme for these persons in Baltimore, Maryland.MethodsA total of 152 homeless persons with SMI were randomly allocated to either ACT or usual services. Direct treatment costs and effectiveness, represented by days of stable housing, were assessed.ResultsCompared with usual care, ACT costs were significantly lower for mental health in-patient days and mental health emergency room care, and significantly higher for mental health out-patient visits and treatment for substance misuse. ACT patients spent 31% more days in stable housing than those receiving usual care. ACT and usual services incurred $242 and $415 respectively in direct treatment costs per day of stable housing, an efficiency ratio of 0. 58 in favour of ACT. Patterns of care and costs varied according to race.ConclusionACT provides a cost-effective approach to reducing homelessness among persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

scholarly journals Assertive community treatment for elderly people with severe mental illness

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanda Stobbe ◽  
Niels CL Mulder ◽  
Bert-Jan Roosenschoon ◽  
Marja Depla ◽  
Hans Kroon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Community Treatment

scholarly journals Integrating Assertive Community Treatment and Illness Management and Recovery for Consumers with Severe Mental Illness

2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle P. Salyers ◽  
Alan B. McGuire ◽  
Angela L. Rollins ◽  
Gary R. Bond ◽  
Kim T. Mueser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Illness Management ◽  
Illness Management And Recovery
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