The Key Aspects in Clinical Case Management

Presentation (Elaboration) , 2018 , 5 Pages , Grade: 1.2

Medicine - Hospital Environment, Clinical Medicine

Clinical case management is an integral component of healthcare through which appropriate intervention strategies are executed to address health problems among different patients. However, Kanter defines case management in relation to two different settings. Foremost, he defines case management from the perspective of social work where in the ordinary social work precepts it involves an array of environmental interventions.

In this scenario, it entails the provision of support services to people with chronic medical conditions, substance abuse and mental illnesses. The second setting is the healthcare where case management entails the monitoring of medical services. On the other hand, case management in mental health entails providing support to people with social or health needs including housing and mental disorders.

According to Kanter, it is worth understanding the key aspects of case management including human resource issues and intervention models in order to respond appropriately to the needs of different clients. In light of Kanter’s article, this paper will provide a critical analysis of the key aspects in clinical case management.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Clinical Case Management
• The History of Case Management
• The Segregation of Case Management from Clinical Services
• The Knowledge Base
• Environmental Resources
• Social Resources
• The Key Practical Issue

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper provides a critical analysis of key aspects in clinical case management based on Kanter’s (2010) work. It explores the history of case management, its current practice, and the knowledge base required for successful intervention strategies.

• The history of case management, focusing on the segregation of case management from clinical services.
• The importance of understanding environmental and social resources in case management.
• The challenges associated with separating psychological intervention from case management.
• The need for an integrated approach that encompasses both environmental and psychological perspectives.
• The practical application of case management principles through a case study.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Clinical Case Management: This chapter introduces the concept of clinical case management and defines it in relation to social work and healthcare settings. It highlights the importance of understanding human resource issues and intervention models to effectively address client needs.
• The History of Case Management: This chapter explores the historical development of case management, tracing its evolution from its origins in social work to its incorporation into healthcare settings. It focuses on the issue of segregating case management from clinical services, highlighting its historical and contemporary implications.
• The Knowledge Base: This chapter delves into the knowledge base required for effective case management. It emphasizes the significance of environmental and social resources, discussing how case managers must understand these resources to develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• The Key Practical Issue: This chapter examines the challenge of separating psychological intervention from case management. It argues that restricting case management to environmental interventions is not practical, as psychological considerations are often intertwined with environmental factors.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on clinical case management, environmental resources, social resources, intervention strategies, psychological intervention, the history of case management, segregation of case management from clinical services, strengths model, case study, and the role of collaboration in case management.

• College: Egerton University
• Grade: 1.2
• Author: Patrick Kimuyu (Author)
• Publication Year: 2018
• Pages: 5
• Catalog Number: V388516
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668623569
• ISBN (Book): 9783668623576
• Language: English
• Tags: aspects, clinical, case, management