Table 1 Definitions of attributes
From: The development of quality indicators in mental healthcare: a discrete choice experiment
Attribute | Definition |
|---|---|
Treatment plan | An elaborate plan for the individual patient including information about psychiatric diagnosis, informed consent, goals of treatment, therapeutic interventions. |
Care program | A general program in which a comprehensive view on the treatment of patients is presented. |
Treatment outcome measurement | Treatment outcome is periodically measured by means of a standardised method and results are used for the revision of the individual treatment plan and for the purpose of the aggregation of treatment results. |
Involvement in treatment of patients and relatives | The treatment plan is determined in consultation with the patient and his or her relatives. |
Pharmacotherapy | Pharmacotherapy is based on medication guidelines. |
Governance responsibility | The governing body is informed about the quality of care and will adjust the policy. |