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Review
. 2024 Apr;60(3):426-437.
doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01186-y. Epub 2023 Oct 10.

Developing and Testing an Evaluation Framework for Collaborative Mental Health Services in Primary Care Systems in Latin America

Jaime C Sapag  1   2   3   4 , Alexander Mancevski  5 , Andrés Perry  6 , Cameron D Norman  7   8 , Jan Barnsley  9 , Lorraine E Ferris  7 , Brian Rush  10   7   11
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Developing and Testing an Evaluation Framework for Collaborative Mental Health Services in Primary Care Systems in Latin America

Jaime C Sapag et al. Community Ment Health J. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

To develop and pilot-test a feasible and meaningful evaluation framework to support the ongoing improvement and performance measurement of services and systems in Latin America regarding Collaborative Mental health Care (CMHC). This mixed methods study, guided by a developmental evaluation approach, included: (1) a critical review of the literature; (2) an environmental scan at three selected health networks in Mexico, Nicaragua and Chile; (3) a Delphi group with experts; (4) a final consultation in the three sites; and (5) a pilot-test of the framework. A comprehensive evaluation framework was developed and successfully piloted. It considers five levels, 28 dimensions and 40 domains, as well as examples of indicators and an implementation plan. This evaluation framework represents an important effort to foster accountability and quality regarding CMHC in Latin America. Recommendations to build upon current capacity and to effectively address the existing implementation challenges are further discussed.

Keywords: Collaborative mental health care; Evaluation; Health services; Latin America; Mental health; Mental illness; Primary health care; Primary mental health care; Substance use.

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