Author:
Whiteford Harvey,Buckingham Bill,Manderscheid Ronald
Abstract
BackgroundAustralia commenced a 5-year reform of mental health services in 1993.AimsTo report on the changes to mental health services achieved by 1998.MethodAnalysis of data from the Australian National Mental Health Report 2000 and an independent evaluation of the National Mental Health Strategy.ResultsMental health expenditure increased 30% in real terms, with an 87% growth in community expenditures, a 38% increase in general hospitals and a 29% decrease in psychiatric hospitals. The growth in private psychiatry, averaging 6% annually prior to 1992, was reversed. Consumer and carer involvement in services increased.ConclusionsMajor structural reform was achieved but there was limited evidence that these changes had been accompanied by improved service quality. The National Mental Health Strategy was renewed for another 5 years.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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