法医精神健康研究中使用的结果测量：一项结构化综述。

Outcome measures used in forensic mental health research: a structured review.

作者信息

Chambers Jemma C, Yiend Jenny, Barrett Barbara, Burns Tom, Doll Helen, Fazel Seena, Jenkinson Crispin, Kaur Asha, Knapp Martin, Plugge Emma, Sutton Lesley, Fitzpatrick Ray

机构信息

Division of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Oxford, UK.

出版信息

Crim Behav Ment Health. 2009;19(1):9-27. doi: 10.1002/cbm.724.

DOI:10.1002/cbm.724

PMID:19172635

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The evidence base for forensic mental health (FMH) services has been developing since the late 1990s. Are outcome measures sound enough for the evaluation tasks?

AIMS

To identify, from published literature, outcome measures used in FMH research and, where feasible, assess their quality.

METHOD

A structured review was undertaken of trials and intervention studies published between 1990 and 2006. Details of outcome variables and measures were abstracted. Evidence regarding most frequently occurring outcome measures was assessed.

RESULTS

Four hundred and fifty different instruments were used to assess outcomes, incorporating 1038 distinct variables. Very little evidence could be found to support the measurement properties of commonly used instruments.

CONCLUSIONS

and implications for practice There is little consistency in the use of outcome measure in FMH research. Effort is required to reach consensus on validated outcome measures in this field in order to better inform practice.

摘要