Strengths Based Case Management with People with Psychiatric Disabilities Lit Review

The purpose of this literature review is to critique the effectiveness of the strengths model of case management when working with people with psychiatric disabilities

Literature Review

Abstract: The strengths model is not just a philosophy or perspective, although it is that. It is rather a set of values and principles, a theory of practice, and explicit and rigorous practice methods that have been developed and refined over the last 25 years (Rapp & Goscha, 2006). The empirical testing of the case management model has shown consistent results that are superior to traditional approaches to serving people with severe psychiatric disabilities. The purpose of this literature review is to critique the effectiveness of the strengths model of case management when working with people with psychiatric disabilities.

Introduction (history and scope of the “problem”): Case management as a concept first appeared as a response to massive deinstitutionalized movement of mentally ill persons that began in the mid-1950s (Salfi & Joshi, 2003). The deinstitutionalization of the chronically mentally ill has exposed serious inadequacies in the community mental health system (Rapp & Winersteen, 1989). Several unfortunate consequences of the shift have been reported: the increase in the homeless population (Cohen, Putnam, & Sullivan, 1984); the hospital revolving door, where in some places readmissions approximate 70% (Goldman, Adams, & Taube, 1983); and the heavy burden placed on families who often do not have the personal or financial resources that come with demands (Hatfield, fierstein, & Johnson, 192). Case management is the most frequently proposed solution to assisting the chronically mentally ill in obtaining benefits and services within the community. Helping activities that contributed to positive outcomes for people, such as service coordination and client empowerment, became a critical component in the delivery of health and social services

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