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Cost and impact of a quality improvement programme in mental health services

Posted on August 19, 2010 11:32

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Topics: Mental Health | Spending

The Journal of Health Services Research & Policy published a study examining the cost and impact of quality improvement programs implemented in four UK mental health communities.  The authors found that the program had minimal observed impact, but suggested that it may have an intangible impact on cultural attitudes.

Beecham, J., et. al.  (2010).  Cost and impact of a quality improvement programme in mental health services.  Journal of Health Services Research & Policy,  15(2): 69-75.  doi:10.1258/jhsrp.2009.009005.  http://jhsrp.rsmjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/15/2/69 exit disclaimer small icon

Authors: Jennifer Beecham, Angus Ramsay, Kate Gordon, Sophie Maltby, Kieran Walshe, Ian Shaw, Adrian Worrall and Sarah King


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