The SCIP generates diagnoses according to DSM/ICD systems along with reliable and validated scales for generalized anxiety, obsessions, compulsions, posttraumatic stress, depression, mania, delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, aggression, negative symptoms, alcohol use, drug use, attention deficit, hyperactivity, anorexia, binge-eating, and bulimia. The clinician uses the guidelines provided in the SCIP instruction manual to diagnose adult mental disorders and uses the SCIP scales to assess severity, remission and exacerbation and to inform clinical decisions (admission to hospital, discharge, changing medications, starting new medications…etc.).
The SCIP is the only tool designed from the outset as a measurement-based care (MBC) tool to be used by clinicians in clinical settings (inpatient or outpatient) for assessment and decision-making.
The SCIP Process
How does the SCIP process work?
The SCIP provides state-of-art assessment of adult psychopathology. A mental health professional can use the SCIP to diagnose and treat patients in psychiatric settings (inpatient or outpatient) as follows:
1. Read
Read the SCIP instruction manual and the SCIP modules.
2. Interview
Interview the patient (see video demonstration).
3. Diagnose and Generate Dimensions
Generate DSM/ICD diagnoses and measure the severity of the disorder(s) with the SCIP scales.
4. Decision Making
Make decisions regarding the treatment of the patient (admission to hospital, discharge, changing medications, starting new medications…etc.) based upon all data gathered using the SCIP tool.
5. Follow-up
Follow up with the patient, monitor changes in psychological symptoms, signs and dimensions over time and make treatment decisions based upon data gathered over time.