Continuity of care: Validation of a new self-report measure for individuals using mental health services

Continuity of care is a concern for individuals with persistent mental illness who need diverse services over time in response to multiple and changing needs. Efforts to study continuity have been hampered by lack of appropriate instruments. The Alberta Continuity of Services Scale — Mental Health is a newly developed, self-report scale that assesses continuity of care across settings and providers. This study examined the structure, …