June 12, 2012
Abstract:
Although the general hospital remains an important place for stabilizing crises, most services for mental illnesses are provided in outpatient/community settings. In the absence of comprehensive data at the community level, data that are routinely collected from general hospitals can provide insights on the performance of mental health services for people living with mental illness or poor mental health. This article describes three new indicators that provide a snapshot on the performance of the mental health system in Canada: self-injury hospitalization rate, 30-day readmission rate for mental illness and percentage of patients with repeat hospitalizations for mental illness. Findings suggest a need for the early detection and treatment of mental illnesses and for optimal transitions between general hospitals and community services.
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June 7, 2012
More than 4 million people in England with a long-term physical health condition also have mental health problems, and many of them experience significantly poorer health outcomes and reduced quality of life as a result. In terms of NHS spending, at least £1 in every £8 spent on long-term conditions is linked to poor mental health and well-being – between £8 billion and £13 billion in England each year.
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October 4, 2011
“The present study, funded by CPHI (Canadian Health Population Initiative), reviews the body of evidence associated with the return on investment (ROI)i of mental health promotion and mental illness prevention.ii The specific research question being addressed is as follows:
‘What are the extent, range and nature of research activity in the area of economic analysis of mental health promotion and mental illness prevention?'”
“Both peer-reviewed (2001 to 2011) and grey literature sources were explored.The review shows that several systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses make the case for investing in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention, although the number of randomized controlled trials in each area is low. This report shows evidence of this finding for the health, education and workplace sectors and, to a lesser extent, the criminal justice and social services sectors, recognizing that there are considerable overlaps among these categories and studies.”
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March 9, 2011
This synthesis and the concluding policy options represent a starting place for more in-depth exploration by CHSRF, and will inform policy dialogues on how best to ensure accessible, high-quality and sustainable healthcare for Canadians.
This report synthesizes the current body of knowledge on cost drivers in Canadian healthcare. Cost drivers are factors that bring about increased spending on healthcare. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of cost drivers is essential to a productive debate on the sustainability of Canada’s publicly funded healthcare systems.
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November 30, 2010
Does integration of care act as a barrier to choice and competition? This question has long been debated and highlights the complexities and nuances of the issue. The debate should be informed by evidence on the performance of integrated systems – and by greater clarity on the terminology used.
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