Authors: Tawanchai Jirapramukpitak, Kankamol Jaisin, Suttha Supanya, Patcharapim Takizawa
This paper sought to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a less intensive case management program (LICM), led by CHWs, on one-year social functioning and service use. A prospective cohort study was conducted on patients aged eighteen and older residing in a hospital catchment area in Thailand, and outcomes were compared between LICM and non-LICM participants. The primary outcomes analyzed were employment status and use of emergency inpatient and outpatient services. Results demonstrated higher employment rates for LICM participants compared to non-LICM participants, however, service use of all types, except outpatient services, was not significantly different between groups. These findings suggest that a LICM may benefit those at an early stage of psychotic illness in a setting where community mental health services are scarce, while alleviating some of the work burden placed on the CHW workforce.
Link: Effectiveness of a community health worker-led case management programme to improve outcomes for people with psychotic disorders in Thailand: a one-year prospective cohort study
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Resource Topic: CHW-led case management, Mental health
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Publisher May Restrict Access: No