title: Outcomes of a care coordinated service model for persons with severe and persistent mental illness: A qualitative study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Owing to difficulties faced by individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) in accessing multiple services, the Australian Government trialed a care coordinated service model called the Partners in Recovery (PIR) initiative.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 45 stakeholders in Gippsland were asked what difference the initiative had made.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The PIR initiative benefited not only clients and carers but also service providers. It addressed an unmet need in service delivery for individuals with SPMI.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The PIR initiative has filled a gap in delivery of care for individuals with SPMI in Gippsland.
authors.affiliation: 1 School of Rural Health (MUDRIH), Monash University, Moe, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Anton N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Isaacs
authors.affiliation: 1 School of Rural Health (MUDRIH), Monash University, Moe, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sutton
authors.affiliation: 2 Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dalziel
authors.affiliation: 1 School of Rural Health (MUDRIH), Monash University, Moe, VIC, Australia.
authors.forename: Darryl
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Maybery
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D036301:Qualitative Research
keywords: Care coordination; collaborative care; mental disorders; non-clinical mental health services; personal recovery; rehabilitation