The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect and cost-effectiveness of a self-management intervention, delivered as part of routine care in an adult mental health service. In a community mental health setting, routine care was compared with routine care plus a nine-session intervention (the Optimal Health Program) using a non-randomised controlled design. Adult (18–65 years) consumers of mental health services in the Australian Capital Territory were eligible for participation.
The Optimal Health Program was associated with significant improvements in health and social functioning as measured by the Health of the Nation Outcome Scale and in addition, there was a reduction in hospital admissions in the treatment group creating a cost saving.
The study contributes to the body of evidence supporting self-management as an adjunct to routine care in mental health services. It has been published in the Australian Health Review and offered as free open access.
Australian Health Review. 2012; 36(1) pages 1-7
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