Measurement-Based Care for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders as a Decision-Making Support Paradigm for Clinical Practice: A Review.

Abstract

This article makes a case to encourage pediatric/adolescent care providers and healthcare systems to implement measurement-based standardized assessments of patient's baseline and longitudinal health outcomes for mental disorders to help institute evidence-based treatments. The article discusses the current underutilization, challenges, barriers, and concerns from stakeholders with measurement-based care in clinical settings while also highlighting the advantages and importance of the aforementioned care model.