National trends and local delivery in old age mental health services: towards an evidence base. A mixed-methodology study of the balance of care approach, community mental health teams and specialist mental health outreach to care homes

Background: The rising number of older people with mental health problems makes the effective use of mental health resources imperative. Little is known about the clinical effectiveness and/or cost-effectiveness of different service models. Aims: The programme aimed to (1) refine and apply an existi...

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Main Authors: David Challis, Sue Tucker, Mark Wilberforce, Christian Brand, Michele Abendstern, Karen Stewart, Rowan Jasper, Val Harrington, Hilde Verbeek, David Jolley, Jose-Luis Fernandez, Graham Dunn, Martin Knapp, Ian Bowns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2014-09-01
Series:Programme Grants for Applied Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/pgfar02040