Brooks, Lorrie2012-09-062012-09-0620082012-09-06http://hdl.handle.net/1828/4252The purpose of this project is to gather and interpret literature pertaining to the development and utilization of case management in the community care of persons with severe and persistent mental illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders). Using Fink’s (2005) method for conducting a descriptive review, I was able to identify the historical roots of mental health case management models and collect, analyze, and synthesize case management literature in determining the efficacy of current models, based on the enduring outcomes associated with those models. Assertive and clinical case management models were associated with improved functioning, decreased substance use, and increased engagement with community services. Assertive models were also associated with increased satisfaction with services and housing stability and the clinical model was associated with increased cost savings. The authors of five studies on the strength-based model did not generate enough data to make generalizations about the research findings.ensystematic reviewmental healthcase managementbipolar disorderschizophreniapsychotic disordersFink's methodprojectAvailable to the World Wide Web