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ArticleEpidemiology and psychiatric sciences2015

Use of an integrated Atlas of Mental Health Care for evidence informed policy in Catalonia (Spain).

A Fernandez, J A Salinas-Perez, M R Gutierrez-Colosia, B Prat-Pubill, A Serrano-Blanco, C Molina, E Jorda, C R Garcia-Alonso, L Salvador-Carulla

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Article in Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 44 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

A FernandezFaculty of Health Sciences,Centre for Disability Reseach and Policy and Mental Health Policy Unit,Brain and Mind Research Institute,University of Sydney,Sydney,Australia.
J A Salinas-PerezUniversidad Loyola Andalucia,Spain.
M R Gutierrez-ColosiaPSICOST,Scientific Association,Spain.
B Prat-PubillDepartment of Health,Generalitat de Catalunya,Barcelona,Spain.
A Serrano-BlancoResearch and Development Unit,Fundacio Sant Joan de Deu,Sant Boi de Llobregat,Barcelona,Spain.
C MolinaDepartment of Health,Generalitat de Catalunya,Barcelona,Spain.
E JordaDepartment of Health,Generalitat de Catalunya,Barcelona,Spain.
C R Garcia-AlonsoUniversidad Loyola Andalucia,Spain.
L Salvador-CarullaFaculty of Health Sciences,Centre for Disability Reseach and Policy and Mental Health Policy Unit,Brain and Mind Research Institute,University of Sydney,Sydney,Australia.
Government of Catalonia · ESParc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu · ESLoyola University Chicago · USUniversidad Loyola Andalucía · ESUniversity of Sydney · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis paper aims to present the Integrated Atlas of Mental Health of Catalonia (2010) focusing on: (a) the importance of using a taxonomy-based coding and standard system of data collection when assessing health services; and (b) its relevance as a tool for evidence-informed policy.

methodThis study maps all the care-related services for people with mental disorders available in Catalonia in 2010, using the 'Description and Evaluation of Services and Directories in Europe for long-term care' (DESDE-LTC). The unit of analysis is the Basic Stable Input of Care (BSIC), which is the minimal organisation unit composed by a set of inputs with temporal stability. We presented data on: (a) availability of BSICs and their capacity; (b) the adequacy of the provision of care, taking into account availability and accessibility; (c) the evolution of BSCIs from 2002 to 2010; and (d) the perceived relevance of Atlas of Mental Health as a tool for evidence-informed policy.

resultsWe identified a total of 639 BSICs. A lack of Health services was detected in highly rural areas, although there was moderate availability of Social Services. Overall, more than 80% of the small mental health areas in Catalonia had an adequate core mental health service. Since 2002 the availability of mental health services has increased. Decision makers found the Atlas a useful and relevant tool for evidence informed policy.

conclusionsPolicy makers can use Atlases to detect gaps and inequities in the provision of care for people with mental health needs.

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Atlas of health careevidence-informed policyintegrated caremental health

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PMID25226091
PMCPMC8367369
OpenAlexW2145946831

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