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Modernising mental health approaches: using system dynamics to explore the options
- Author:
- SMITH Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(3), Summer 2004, pp.15-24.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Explores the use of systems dynamics in deriving policies for mental health, as part of the modernisation drive in mental health.
Chronic disease management in mental health: using system dynamics to demonstrate potential leverage points
- Author:
- SMITH Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Management Issues in Social Care, 9(4), Autumn 2004, pp.18-27.
- Publisher:
- OLM Systems
Illustrates some possible strategies involving the use of system dynamics, a method for evaluating potential interventions before incurring the cost and risk of unproven implementation, for delivering long term care in mental health services. Describes the prevalence and impact of mental health issues, the case for chronic disease management, and its application to mental health. Some cautionary notes are followed by a conclusion asserting that system dynamics can help with exploring the impacts of policies designed to prevent patients escalating to higher levels of care. It highlights potential unintended consequences and takes account of 'soft' factors.