Improving clinical management for consumers with co-existing mental health and substance use disorders: an integrated approach.
Using Quality Improvement project methodology, complex organisational and clinical practice change was brought about to improve services for people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and drug misuse. The project describes local uptake and adaptation of national and state policy to achieve change that is sustainable within existing resources. Emphasis on engagement of staff and consumers and carers throughout the change was an essential component. The project has implications for the introduction of changes in response to other national policy directives.
Tobin
M J
MJ
School of Psychiatry and Psychology Adelaide University.
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Chen
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Smith
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Stuhlmiller
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D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013021:South Australia; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*