The Need for a Measurement-Based Care Professional Practice Guideline

James F. Boswell*, Kimberly A. Hepner, Kathleen Lysell, Nan E. Rothrock, Nick Bott, Amber W. Childs, Susan Douglas, Nicole Owings-Fonner, C. Vaile Wright, Kari A. Stephens, David E. Bard, Syed Aajmain, Bruce L. Bobbitt

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Professional practice guidelines (PPGs) are intended to promote a high level of professional practice and serve as an educational resource, providing pragmatic guidance in a clinical area for psychologists. Measurement-based care (MBC) is an evidence-based psychological practice with accumulating empirical support and alignment with patient-centered care. In connection with the American Psychological Association’s Advisory Committee for Measurement-based Care and the Mental and Behavioral Health Registry, this article outlines various lines of support for the development and implementation of an MBC PPG. In addition to research evidence, we address the demonstrated need of this guideline across three domains: public benefit, professional guidance, and legal and regulatory issues. Consistent with the aspirational spirit of a PPG, this article proposes a draft PPG statement and highlights how an MBC PPG would improve service delivery, facilitate implementation of an evidence-based practice associated with symptom reduction, improved retention, and greater patient satisfaction, as well as create a framework that will better align changes in reimbursement models with patients’ and providers’ treatment goals.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-16
Number of pages16
JournalPsychotherapy
Volume60
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 30 2022

Keywords

  • evidence-based practice
  • measurement-based care
  • professional practice guidelines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Clinical Psychology

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