摘要

Authors' objectives: HTW assessed the clinical and cost effectiveness of a solution-focused assessment tool (DIALOG+) for people with psychosis and schizophrenia receiving care in the secondary mental health setting. Psychosis and schizophrenia are severe, long-term mental illnesses that affect a person’s perception, mood and behaviour, often leading to a major detrimental impact on their lives and relationships. A strong relationship with healthcare professionals is essential to ensure treatment is effective across all areas of life. DIALOG+ is a free to use, open-source assessment tool informed by the principles of solution-focused therapy (SFT). People receiving care are asked to rate their satisfaction with 11 domains of life in conjunction with their healthcare professionals to develop future treatment goals and judge their progress in a structured way.