Quality Indicators of Children's Mental Health Services: Do They Predict Improved Client Outcomes?.

Noser, Kelly; Bickman, Leonard

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ERIC Number: EJ603420

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Quality Indicators of Children's Mental Health Services: Do They Predict Improved Client Outcomes?

Noser, Kelly; Bickman, Leonard

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, v8 n1 p9-18,26 Spr 2000

Three customary performance guidelines (therapeutic relationship, satisfaction, and parent involvement) believed to be indicators of quality care were tested for their ability to account for improved mental health outcomes among 240 adolescent clients. Results showed statistically significant relationships between these commonly accepted measures of quality and client outcomes. (Contains extensive references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Counselor Client Relationship, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Criteria, Mental Health Programs, Parent Participation, Participant Satisfaction, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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