Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS)

The Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) is a set of 12 straightforward scales measuring behavior, impairment, symptoms, and social functioning for people between 18 and 64. The Royal College of Psychiatrists published the HoNOS in 1996, and it is now the most often used outcome measure in specialized mental health services in England and abroad. It was created as a tool for tracking progress toward the UK’s “Health of the Nation” objective, which aims to dramatically improve the health and social functioning of those who are mentally ill. Throughout development, the scales underwent rigorous testing for accuracy, reproducibility, responsivity, usability, and convenience.

This tool will help achieve the goal of the following objectives

Less Contamination
Less Emissions
Less Traffic Noise
Connectivity and Inclusion
Healthy Destinations
Less Traffic Violence
Active Transportation
Green Space

Estimation Technique

The tool has rated items in order from 1 to 12; the ratings will then be placed on a scale of 0-4 once all the information is made available through a clinical interview. Each item is rated on a five-point item of severity (0 to 4); a point of 0-1 signifies no problem or a minor problem requiring formal action. A rate of 3-4 implies a moderate severity or severe to a very severe problem. The results reveal if there is a decrease in the number of people with mental health illnesses to determine if a certain intervention is effective. It is believed that if there is an increase in the number of people with increased mental health well-being (rating from 0-1), that shows that there has been an increase in the accessibility of public transport, which is expected to convey individuals to health care centers to get the necessary treatment they need.