Publications by authors named "Yugan So"
Aim: This study aimed to clarify the association between treatment status (untreated or treated) at the start of community mental health outreach services and service intensity.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the Tokorozawa City mental health outreach service users' data. Treatment status at the start of service (exposure variable) and the service intensity (outcome variables) were taken from clinical records.
Article Synopsis
- The study compared two versions of the WHODAS 2.0 (12-item and 36-item) for assessing disability among users of community mental health services in Japan over a year.
- Results showed that total scores and certain domain scores (like cognition and participation) decreased significantly over time for both versions, indicating an improvement in disability assessment.
- Strong correlations were observed between scores from the two versions, although some specific domains (mobility, self-care, and participation) showed significant differences, highlighting varied assessment outcomes.