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Clinical pathways are known to improve the value of health care in medical and surgical settings but have been rarely studied in the psychiatric setting. This study examined the association… Click to show full abstract
Clinical pathways are known to improve the value of health care in medical and surgical settings but have been rarely studied in the psychiatric setting. This study examined the association between level of adherence to an adolescent depressive disorders inpatient clinical pathway and length of stay (LOS), cost, and readmissions. Patients in the high adherence category had significantly longer LOS and higher costs compared to the low adherence category. There was no difference in the odds of 30-day emergency department return visits or readmissions. Understanding which care processes within the pathway are most cost-effective for improving patient-centered outcomes requires further investigation.
Journal Title: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
Year Published: 2018
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