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. 2022 Aug 2:1-16.
doi: 10.1007/s11469-022-00863-5. Online ahead of print.

Assessing the Perception of Family and Caregivers' Experience with Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Tayla Smith  1 , Leslie Wells  1 , Kelsey Jones  1 , Alexia Jaouich  2 , Brian Rush  1
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Assessing the Perception of Family and Caregivers' Experience with Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Tayla Smith et al. Int J Ment Health Addict. .

Abstract

Standardized client feedback surveys encourage a culture of continuous quality improvement, allow for comparison of results over time and across similar types of service providers, and encourage use of evidence-based practices. Recognizing the importance of family and other caregivers in supporting people accessing services for mental health and substance use challenges, a standardized perception-of-care tool (the Ontario Perception of Care Tool for Mental Health and Addictions, OPOC-MHA) was adapted to collect feedback specific to the caregiver experience with these services. A collaborative process engaged a broad range of mental health and/or addiction providers, family advisory networks, and family members and caregivers to identify themes, specific items, and implementation approaches. The final version of the tool evolved through an iterative process of pilot testing and stakeholder feedback. Family member and caregiver perceptions of care will identify service areas in need of improvement, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and facilitate the comparison of findings over time.

Keywords: Addiction; Family and caregiver support; Mental health; Perception of care; Satisfaction with services; Substance use.

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Conflict of InterestThe authors declare no competing interests.

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