CORE-OM
CORE-OM
CORE-OM (Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure) is a psychometric tool used in mental health settings to measure a person's level of psychological distress. It is often used in psychotherapy and counseling to assess the effectiveness of treatment.
Pronunciation
CORE-OM is pronounced as /kɔːr-oʊ-ɛm/.
Etymology
The term CORE-OM is an acronym derived from the phrase "Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure". It was developed by a team of researchers in the UK in the late 1990s as a way to measure the effectiveness of mental health treatments in routine clinical practice.
Related Terms
- Psychometrics: The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement.
- Psychotherapy: The use of psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.
- Counseling: A professional activity that involves the development of a therapeutic relationship to assist individuals to understand and solve problems and to make decisions.
- Mental Health: A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
- Psychological Distress: A general term that refers to unpleasant feelings or emotions that impact your level of functioning.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CORE-OM
- Wikipedia's article - CORE-OM
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