The impact of state administrative practices on community mental health

During the 1980s, state mental health authorities (SMHAs) progressively upgraded their planning capabilities. Analysis of mail survey data obtained in 1988 from executive directors of 40 SMHAs indicates that the extent to which they use rational planning methods is positively associated with the rat...

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Published in:	Administration and policy in mental health and mental health services research Vol. 19; no. 6; pp. 417 - 436
Main Authors:	Hudson, Christopher G, Salloway, Jeffrey C, Vissing, Yvonne M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	01-07-1992
Subjects:	Administrators Community Mental Health Centers Planning State Role
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Summary:	During the 1980s, state mental health authorities (SMHAs) progressively upgraded their planning capabilities. Analysis of mail survey data obtained in 1988 from executive directors of 40 SMHAs indicates that the extent to which they use rational planning methods is positively associated with the rated quality of their community mental health system, particularly in states with greater deinstitutionalization & privatization of community mental health services. 6 Tables, 1 Figure, 18 References. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:	0894-587X 1573-3289
DOI:	10.1007/BF00707497