Outcome Measures

Question 1

Forms a database of standardised measures which can be used to evaluate and improve IAPT services
Services better at differential diagnosis have shorter waiting lists
More reliable recovery rates are found in services that use the stepped care model appropriately

Answer 1

Clarke at al. (2018)

Question 2

MDS recommended to be taken initially

Answer 2

Department of Health (2016)

Question 3

Implemented MDS to address the 4 main areas of the IAPT outcome framework: 
Health and wellbeing 
Inclusion
Choice and access 
Patient experience

Answer 3

IAPT Data Handbook (2011)

Question 4

Clients find MDS initially alienating but can then incorporate them into their own understanding of their problem
Theres a disconnect between client experience and what the scores capture
MDS is more of a bureaucratic rather than a therapeutic tool

Answer 4

Bendall & McGrath (2019)

Question 5

Clients admit to manipulating their scores either to please the therapist or validate their need for treatment

Answer 5

Mackinnon & Murphy (2016)