Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to demonstrate the application of a needs-based mental health service planning model in Tasmania, Australia to identify indicative directions for future service development that ensure the equitable provision of mental health services across the State. M...
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| description | Abstract Background The aim of this study was to demonstrate the application of a needs-based mental health service planning model in Tasmania, Australia to identify indicative directions for future service development that ensure the equitable provision of mental health services across the State. Methods The activity and capacity of Tasmania’s 2018–19 mental health services were compared to estimates of required care by: (1) generating estimates of required care using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework (NMHSPF); (2) collating administrative mental health services data; (3) aligning administrative data to the NMHSPF; and (4) comparing aligned administrative data and NMHSPF estimates to identify priority areas for service development. Findings were contextualised using information about service location, population demographics, and upcoming service development. Results Bed-based services capacity reached 85% of the NMHSPF estimate. However, access to certain bed types was inequitable across regional areas. Access to jurisdictional clinical ambulatory team-based services was lowest in the South, while overall full-time equivalent staff capacity reached 58% of the NMHSPF estimate. Access to Primary Health Tasmania (PHT) primary care services was highest in the North West; access to Medicare services was highest in the South. Collectively, activity across primary care (PHT, headspace and Medicare) reached 43% of the NMHSPF estimate. Over half of Community Managed Mental Health Support Services were state-wide services. Conclusions This study demonstrates the application of a needs-based planning model for mental health services. Findings revealed service priority areas across Tasmania and highlight considerations for needs-based planning. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-24215e60d3af48ae8f139792fc6a4ee32023-07-23T11:07:14ZengBMCInternational Journal of Mental Health Systems1752-44582023-07-0117111110.1186/s13033-023-00591-wUsing the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, AustraliaKate Gossip0Claudia Pagliaro1Charlotte Comben2Kevin Fjeldsoe3Harvey Whiteford4Sandra Diminic5Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research The Park - Centre for Mental HealthQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research The Park - Centre for Mental HealthQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research The Park - Centre for Mental HealthQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research The Park - Centre for Mental HealthQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research The Park - Centre for Mental HealthQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research The Park - Centre for Mental HealthAbstract Background The aim of this study was to demonstrate the application of a needs-based mental health service planning model in Tasmania, Australia to identify indicative directions for future service development that ensure the equitable provision of mental health services across the State. Methods The activity and capacity of Tasmania’s 2018–19 mental health services were compared to estimates of required care by: (1) generating estimates of required care using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework (NMHSPF); (2) collating administrative mental health services data; (3) aligning administrative data to the NMHSPF; and (4) comparing aligned administrative data and NMHSPF estimates to identify priority areas for service development. Findings were contextualised using information about service location, population demographics, and upcoming service development. Results Bed-based services capacity reached 85% of the NMHSPF estimate. However, access to certain bed types was inequitable across regional areas. Access to jurisdictional clinical ambulatory team-based services was lowest in the South, while overall full-time equivalent staff capacity reached 58% of the NMHSPF estimate. Access to Primary Health Tasmania (PHT) primary care services was highest in the North West; access to Medicare services was highest in the South. Collectively, activity across primary care (PHT, headspace and Medicare) reached 43% of the NMHSPF estimate. Over half of Community Managed Mental Health Support Services were state-wide services. Conclusions This study demonstrates the application of a needs-based planning model for mental health services. Findings revealed service priority areas across Tasmania and highlight considerations for needs-based planning.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-023-00591-wMental healthMental health servicesHealth service planningService mappingNMHSPF |
| spellingShingle | Kate Gossip Claudia Pagliaro Charlotte Comben Kevin Fjeldsoe Harvey Whiteford Sandra Diminic Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia International Journal of Mental Health Systems Mental health Mental health services Health service planning Service mapping NMHSPF |
| title | Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia |
| title_full | Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia |
| title_fullStr | Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia |
| title_short | Using the National Mental Health Service Planning Framework to inform integrated regional planning: a case study in Tasmania, Australia |
| title_sort | using the national mental health service planning framework to inform integrated regional planning a case study in tasmania australia |
| topic | Mental health Mental health services Health service planning Service mapping NMHSPF |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-023-00591-w |
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