Linking planning with evaluation in community mental health.
A suggested example of a systematic approach for linking planning with evaluation is presented. The proposed systematic processes would help deal with the ambiguities of the mental health field and provide a more objective way of planning and evaluating programs. Program evaluation can then be related to the predetermined effectiveness criteria of the planning processes. The planning and evaluation processes are described as a part of a 13-stage cycle of 18 months.
D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005251:Fees, Medical; D005380:Financing, Government; D006040:Goals; D006275:Health Facility Planning; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D009874:Operations Research; D009934:Organization and Administration; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013997:Time Factors