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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-09-2006 | Original Paper

Intensive Case Management: A Critical Re-Appraisal of the Scientific Evidence for Effectiveness

Author: Robert King

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 5/2006

Abstract

Intensive Case Management (ICM) is widely claimed to be an evidence-based and cost effective program for people with high levels of disability as a result of mental illness. However, the findings of recent randomized controlled trials comparing ICM with ‘usual services’ suggest that both clinical and cost effectiveness of ICM may be weakening. Possible reasons for this, including fidelity of implementation, researcher allegiance effects and changes in the wider service environment within which ICM is provided, are considered. The implications for service delivery and research are discussed.

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Title: Intensive Case Management: A Critical Re-Appraisal of the Scientific Evidence for Effectiveness
Author: Robert King
Publication date: 01-09-2006
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 5/2006
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-006-0051-5

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