[Value-based healthcare in mental health care: a practical example].
The bottom-up approach of value-based healthcare is in line with day-to-day care practice and provides opportunities for effectively improving the quality of mental health care.
Abstract
BACKGROUND To promote quality improvement in Dutch mental health care, it is imperative to line up methods of quality improvement with daily care practice. In value-based healthcare the joint vision of medical professionals and patients is leading in the design and execution of care improvements. AIM To demonstrate the value of value-based care. METHOD Description of a practical example of the application of value based healthcare in mental healthcare, including a practical example of value-based improvement of patient care. RESULTS A multidisciplinary improvement team was formed, consisting of patients and employees who were involved in the depression care pathway. The team determined important outcomes of care from the patient’s perspective, and successfully executed several improvement initiatives. CONCLUSION The bottom-up approach of value-based healthcare is in line with day-to-day care practice and provides opportunities for effectively improving the quality of mental health care.