Am J Psychiatry 1975; 132:232-235
Copyright © 1975 by American Psychiatric Association
A multidimensional problem-oriented review and evaluation system
SI Miller and RH Schlachter
The need for evaluation of psychiatric services is becoming more and more
apparent as third-party coverage becomes more available. A variety of
expensive and complex data and computer systems have been developed. Small
institutions and programs, however, cannot afford them. The system
described in this report uses diagnosis and a standardized problem list in
order to define the treatment outcome of a variety of therapies delivered
in an interdisciplinary setting. The system, which has been developed and
is operating at low cost, satisfies a variety of needs.
