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Section I: Introduction and overview Section I establishes the foundation for understanding the biopsychosocial model and presents the evidence base for psychosocial matched care. It explains why this model may be appropriate for organisations seeking to improve claims outcomes and explores key elements required for successful implementation.

Section II: The three-step system Section II provides a detailed exploration of the systematic process involving screening, assessment, and matched care interventions. It offers practical guidance on implementing each step, including screening tools, assessment methods, and tailored intervention strategies.

Section III: Implementation considerations Section III addresses the practical aspects of implementing psychosocial matched care within an organisation. It covers topics such as piloting programs, training requirements, potential implementation barriers and facilitators, and approaches for ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

Section IV: Case studies Section IV presents a series of case studies showcasing different implementation approaches across various organisational contexts. These examples reflect variable levels of evidence, with the strongest being peer-reviewed research studies. Others represent practice-based implementations with internal evaluation data. This diversity offers valuable insights into how psychosocial matched care has been adapted to different settings.

Section V: Examples of psychosocial care treating providers Section V examines specific approaches taken by service providers who deliver psychosocial matched care. This section offers practical insights into different treatment delivery models, staffing arrangements, and integration methods that can inform provider selection and management.

Supporting Implementation Resources This guide is accompanied by a separate Supporting Implementation Resources for Psychosocial Matched Care document. It includes practical implementation tools such as validated screening and assessment instruments, staff training frameworks, quality assurance checklists, and operational templates. These materials are designed to support those leading implementation and can be adapted to different organisational contexts.

As an alternative to the online supporting resources link shared above, here are the supporting resources for download:

Supporting Implementation Resource (PDF)
Supporting Implementation Resource (Word Document)

For readers who are already convinced of the benefits of psychosocial matched care and are primarily seeking implementation guidance, we recommend focusing on Sections II and III for practical steps, and Sections IV and V for real-world implementation examples and provider approaches.