Program Evaluation of a Community Crisis Stabilization Program

The purpose of this program evaluation was to evaluate the outcomes of treatment for participants in a community crisis stabilization (CCS) pro gram This CCS Incorporated a patient centered and wellness model of treatment A descriptive study was conducted to assess change in psycho logical symptoms and quality of life of participants from admission to discharge The sample (n = 42) was evaluated on admission and at discharge with four measurements the Brief Symptoms Inventory (BSI), the Revised 24 Item Behavior and Symptom Identification Scale (BASIS 24), the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Brief Measure (WHOQOL BREF) Changes in total scores on the BSI (t = 6 263, P< 001), the BASIS 24 (t = 6 964, P< 001), the BPRS (t = 4638, P< 001), and the WHOQOL BREF (t = 6574, P< 001) demon strated improvement at discharge (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc All rights reserved