| Literature DB >> 16268766 |
David A Jobes1, Steven A Wong, Amy K Conrad, John F Drozd, Tracy Neal-Walden.
Abstract
The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is a novel clinical approach used to identify, assess, and manage suicidal outpatients (Jobes & Drozd, 2004). The results of a retrospective study evaluating the impact of CAMS versus treatment as usual (TAU) on suicidal outpatients are presented. Patients in the CAMS treatment group (n = 25) resolved their suicidality significantly more quickly than TAU patients (n = 30). CAMS was also significantly associated with decreased medical health care utilization in the 6 months after the start of suicide-related mental health treatment. These results provide promising preliminary support for the effectiveness of CAMS and a foundation for prospective research.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16268766 DOI: 10.1521/suli.2005.35.5.483
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Suicide Life Threat Behav ISSN: 0363-0234