Research
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice (EBP) supported by four decades of research.
While most research predates formal program fidelity measures, those metrics were later developed to assess how closely programs adhere to the core ACT model. Additional research relevant to ACT covers topic-specific areas such as integrated co-occurring substance use disorder treatment and wellness management and recovery.
Explore publicly available resources to learn more about research relevant to ACT.
- Study examining the Housing First model + ACT:
How did a Housing First intervention improve health and social outcomes among homeless adults with mental illness in Toronto? Two-year outcomes from a randomised trial.
- Study examining staff turnover on ACT:
How did a Housing First intervention improve health and social outcomes among homeless adults with mental illness in Toronto? Two-year outcomes from a randomised trial.
- Study examining hospitalization rates for people receiving ACT services in Norway:
Hospitalization of high and low inpatient service users before and after enrollment into Assertive Community Treatment teams: a naturalistic observational study.
- Study examining hospitalization rates for people with co-occurring substance use receiving ACT services in Norway:
Hospitalisation of severely mentally ill patients with and without problematic substance use before and during Assertive Community Treatment: an observational cohort study.
- Cognitive behavioral social skills training within ACT:
Enhancing assertive community treatment with cognitive behavioral social skills training for schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
- Moving ACT towards medical homes:
A comparison of assertive community treatment fidelity measures and patient-centered medical home standards.
- Working with ACT service recipients who are parents:
Parents served by assertive community treatment: parenting needs, services, and attitudes.