Examining the Effectiveness of Integrated Behavioral and Primary Health Care Treatment |
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| Authors: | Michael K. Schmit Joshua C. Watson Mary A. Fernandez |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Counseling and Educational PsychologyTexas A&M University–Corpus Christi.;2. Now at Department of Counseling and Higher Education, University of North Texas. |
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| Abstract: | Using a quasi‐experimental, pre–post test design of 196 persons diagnosed with serious mental illness, the authors compared the effectiveness of an integrated behavioral and primary health care (IBPH) treatment approach vs. a treatment‐as‐usual approach over a 12‐month period. A profile analysis of 5 mean difference scores, each representing a separate component of client holistic functioning, indicated that individuals receiving IBPH experienced a 24‐times greater improvement in overall functioning. Recommendations for treatment and client care are provided. |
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| Keywords: | integrated behavioral and primary health care treatment as usual effectiveness profile analysis Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment |
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