Assertive outreach

Journal article

Assertive outreach has become established as a valuable form of care delivery for the severely mentally ill. Not only does it keep a focus on the most difficult to engage patients, but it has introduced greater clarity to the organization and evaluation of metal health teams. The model is described, together with its historical and international context, and a realistic assessment of model fidelity issues. Assertive outreach is a labour-intensive, 7-day-a-week service commitment, which aims t...

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Authors: Firn, M; Burns, T

• Journal: Psychiatry
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 9
• Pages: 14-17
• Publication date: 2004-09-01
• DOI: 10.1383/psyt.3.9.14.50256
• ISSN: 1476-1793
• Language: English
• Keywords: model fidelity; severe mental illness; engagement; community psychiatry; assertive outreach; team approach; assertive community treatment (ACT)