Examining the effectiveness of the Better Access initiative using data from real-world practice settings.
Key Points
This research aims to evaluate the effects of the Better Access initiative on consumer symptoms and wellbeing.
Analysis of real-world data from the Better Access initiative
Assessment of consumer-rated outcomes
Comparison of symptom and functioning levels before and after intervention
Most consumers experience reduced symptoms and improved wellbeing
A minority show no significant positive outcomes
Need for ongoing monitoring of consumer-rated outcomes to ensure goals are met
Abstract
Better Access is achieving reductions in symptoms and improvements in functioning and wellbeing for the majority of consumers. A minority of consumers do not have these sorts of positive outcomes, however, and further work is required to understand why. Routine measurement of outcomes - particularly consumer-rated outcomes - would enable ongoing monitoring of the extent to which Better Access is achieving its goals.
Accessibility and responsiveness of Better Access treatment services: Insights from the use of linked administrative data in the evaluation of Better Access