Clinical effectiveness on an acute in-patient psychiatric unit

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Title:	Clinical effectiveness on an acute in-patient psychiatric unit
Author(s):	E.H. Collier, (Lecturer Practitioner, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester, UK), S. Pyke, (Clinical Manager, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester, UK)
Citation:	E.H. Collier, S. Pyke, (2000) "Clinical effectiveness on an acute in-patient psychiatric unit", British Journal of Clinical Governance, Vol. 5 Iss: 3, pp.158 - 163
Keywords:	Clinical effectiveness, Evidence-based practice, Mental health, Psychiatry
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/14664100010352557 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	The paper outlines a model for addressing clinical effectiveness, and an illustration of how this is practically implemented through team working in a multidisciplinary in-patient environment. This is particularly relevant given the number of recent reports that highlight the need to develop and invest in the in-patient services. The difficulty in implementing evidence-based practice for mental health interventions is also addressed and initiatives being developed to enable a realistic approach in such an environment are described. The paper describes a structure and a process, using examples from audit, research and other initiatives particular to the unit, in providing accessible evidence based interventions for ward based staff, and improved clinical effectiveness generally.