How do I benchmark my outcomes?

The Benchmark Score calculated for each patient provides an indicator of how that patient's change on the outcome questionnaire compared to comparable patients in the database, after adjusting for differences in case mix

The Desktop Decision Support Toolkit contains patient level data for each clinician and also provides summary statistics on the number of cases and the average Benchmark Score. This file is updated every 24 hours, and permits the clinician to monitor their Benchmark Scores on a continuous basis.

The Toolkit displays the Severity Adjusted Effect Size for cases that began treatment in the clinical range. For more on benchmarking and the use of effect size scores see ACORN Criteria for Effectiveness.

Frequently asked questions

• What is outcomes informed care?
• What is an outcomes informed clinician?
• Which questionnaires should I use?
• How do I administer the questionnaires?
• How often do I administer the questionnaires?
• Which clients should I use the questionnaires with?
• How do I know the Client ID number?
• How do I submit the completed forms?
• How can I view my outcome data?
• Do I need to use a specific informed consent form?
• How do I benchmark my own outcomes?