[Changes in psychiatric care. Reform or revolution? The experience of the Swedish model].
Reforms to psychiatric practice in Sweden are discussed, expecting that the Scandinavian experience be of assistance as regards changes that are being implemented for a re-structuration of psychiatric care in Latin America. The following points are enhanced: (a) epidemiological studies as an important basis for planning and action in mental health; (b) a progressive closing of mental hospitals while, at the same time, more institutionalization capacities are being created at general health services, and (c) organizing non-hospital care by sectors with community mental health teams being in charge of. As far as negative aspects are concerned, a tendency towards a "psychologization" so to speak of social issues, and a certain lack of attention of patients with severer disorders are pointed out.
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Psykiatriske Institutionen, Umeå Universitet, Suecia.
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D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000458:organization & administration; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013548:Sweden
Cambios en la asistencia psiquiátrica. Reforma o revolución? La experiencia del modelo sueco.