Crossing the quality chasm: Adaptation for mental health and addictive disorders

Article Abstract:

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academics of Science initiated a study in November 2003 at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study was conducted in order to identify ways to improve the quality of mental services and services for the treatment of substance use disorders in the United States.

United States, Product quality, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs, Quality management, Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment

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Patient satisfaction with community-based psychiatric services

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A survey is conducted to examine the satisfaction of patients with community-based psychiatric services in Italy. The survey provides useful data for understanding the patients' needs and expectations, so that the services can be modified accordingly.

Italy, Patient satisfaction

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Health services delivery by shamans: a local experience in Pakistan

Article Abstract:

The mental health services in Pakistan are found to be inadequate. Delivery of mental health services by the shamans in Pakistan is described.

Pakistan, Shamans

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