Other Titles
Measurement-Based Mental Health in Primary Care [Title Slide]
Abstract
Measurement-Based Care (MBC) is a data-driven approach that enhances mental health management by enabling real-time feedback and treatment adjustments. Through validated screening tools integrated into clinical workflows, MBC provides standardized measures of symptoms and progress, helping clinicians make evidence-based decisions tailored to individual patient needs. This approach fosters collaboration between clinicians, patients, and caregivers, ensuring patient-centered care and improving engagement and treatment outcomes.
MBC advances evidence-based practice (EBP) by using validated screening tools to identify symptoms, track progress, and refine treatment goals. Tools such as the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 provide actionable insights that guide decisions for both pharmacological and therapeutic interventions. By focusing on measurable outcomes, MBC aligns clinical practice with current research, improving consistency and care quality.
A key strength of MBC is its ability to facilitate collaboration among all stakeholders. Patients and families actively participate by reporting symptoms and monitoring progress, which strengthens the therapeutic alliance and empowers patients to take ownership of their mental health. Clinicians gain a clearer understanding of patient needs, enabling more targeted interventions. This shared understanding fosters transparency and trust.
MBC’s scalability allows it to be integrated across various healthcare settings, from primary care clinics to mental health facilities. Its standardized care delivery ensures consistent, high-quality treatment, addressing disparities in mental health care by serving diverse populations. MBC’s continuous feedback loop enables real-time treatment adjustments, reducing the risk of ineffective treatment and improving patient outcomes.
Wider adoption of MBC offers a pathway to a more effective, equitable, and data-informed healthcare system. By standardizing care and incorporating evidence-based tools, MBC improves individual outcomes and contributes to systemic advancements in mental health care. Its focus on collaboration, real-time adjustments, and patient-centered care positions MBC as a cornerstone of modern psychiatric practice, transforming mental health management and paving the way for more accessible and impactful care.
Notes
Reference list included in the attached slide deck.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Xi
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Primary Care, Instrument and Tool Development, Interprofessional, Interdisciplinary, Clinical Practice, Promoting Clinical Outcomes, Measurement-Based Care, MBC, Mental Health Management, Adolescents
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Ayzia, "Measurement-Based Mental Health in Adolescents" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 39.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/39
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-11-19
Measurement-Based Mental Health in Adolescents
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Measurement-Based Care (MBC) is a data-driven approach that enhances mental health management by enabling real-time feedback and treatment adjustments. Through validated screening tools integrated into clinical workflows, MBC provides standardized measures of symptoms and progress, helping clinicians make evidence-based decisions tailored to individual patient needs. This approach fosters collaboration between clinicians, patients, and caregivers, ensuring patient-centered care and improving engagement and treatment outcomes.
MBC advances evidence-based practice (EBP) by using validated screening tools to identify symptoms, track progress, and refine treatment goals. Tools such as the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 provide actionable insights that guide decisions for both pharmacological and therapeutic interventions. By focusing on measurable outcomes, MBC aligns clinical practice with current research, improving consistency and care quality.
A key strength of MBC is its ability to facilitate collaboration among all stakeholders. Patients and families actively participate by reporting symptoms and monitoring progress, which strengthens the therapeutic alliance and empowers patients to take ownership of their mental health. Clinicians gain a clearer understanding of patient needs, enabling more targeted interventions. This shared understanding fosters transparency and trust.
MBC’s scalability allows it to be integrated across various healthcare settings, from primary care clinics to mental health facilities. Its standardized care delivery ensures consistent, high-quality treatment, addressing disparities in mental health care by serving diverse populations. MBC’s continuous feedback loop enables real-time treatment adjustments, reducing the risk of ineffective treatment and improving patient outcomes.
Wider adoption of MBC offers a pathway to a more effective, equitable, and data-informed healthcare system. By standardizing care and incorporating evidence-based tools, MBC improves individual outcomes and contributes to systemic advancements in mental health care. Its focus on collaboration, real-time adjustments, and patient-centered care positions MBC as a cornerstone of modern psychiatric practice, transforming mental health management and paving the way for more accessible and impactful care.
Description
Measurement-Based Care (MBC) improves mental health management by integrating validated screening tools into clinical workflows, enabling real-time feedback and data-driven treatment adjustments. It promotes evidence-based practice, fosters collaboration among clinicians, patients, and caregivers, and enhances patient-centered care. Scalable and sustainable, MBC standardizes care, improves outcomes, and supports equity, offering a path to more effective, data-driven mental health care.