Coming to hospital for mental health care

To assess the improvement in a patient’s mental health, Ramsay Health Care uses the HoNOS (Health of the Nation Outcome Scales) which is an internationally recognised scale to measure progress of health and social functioning of people with a mental disorder. The HoNOS was specifically designed for use in general adult mental health services. On admission, and again prior to discharge, the patient's mental health is assessed. A decrease in the score on discharge indicates that there has been improvement in the patient's mental health since their admission.

To assess the improvement in a patient’s mental health, Ramsay Health Care uses the MHQ-14 (Mental Health Questionnaire), which is an internationally recognised scale. The MHQ–14 is a patient self–report measure consisting of items that address symptoms of fatigue, anxiety and depression and the impact of those symptoms on social and role functioning. On admission and again prior to discharge, the patient assesses their mental health status. An increase in the score on discharge indicates that the patient has noted an improvement in their mental health conditions since their admission.

These charts show the results for Ramsay Health Care hospitals for the most recent period January to March 2019 for both the HoNOS and MHQ-14.

HoNOS Score (A lower score on discharge is better)

MHQ-14 (A higher score on discharge is better)