중독관리통합지원센터의 사례관리 현황 및 수행 요인

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors in performing case management of Community Addiction Management Center. Methods: To do this objectives, a questionnaire survey has been conducted targeting the sample 154 case-managers in the 39 centers. The factors are comprised of case-manager’s professional ability and center’s organizational environment. The data were analyzed as descriptive statistics and multiple regression using SPSS/WIN 18.0. Results: Firstly, the average caseload was 38.78 clients per case-manager and standard deviation was 20.41. There were wide variations in the caseloads. And the case management was centered in the early stage of the case management. Secondly, the factors influencing overall case management performance were sex, having mental health license, years of working in addiction field, and institutions support for case management. The factors influencing on the early stage of case management were having mental health license and years of working in addiction field. The factors influencing on the middle stage of case management were sex, having mental health license, and institutions support. The factors influencing on the final stage of case management were years of working in addiction field and institutions support. Thirdly, difficulties in performing case management were budget deficits and manpower shortage. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this research, practical and political implications for activation of case management in Community Addiction Management Center were discussed.