Community characteristics and implementation factors associated with effective systems of care.
Community characteristics and implementation factors associated with effective systems of care.
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与有效护理系统相关的社区特征和实施因素。
DOI:
10.1007/s11414-011-9244-0
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发表时间:
2011
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Friedman,RobertM
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作者:
Lunn,LaurelM;Heflinger,CraigAnne;Wang,Wei;Greenbaum,PaulE;Kutash,Krista;Boothroyd,RogerA;Friedman,RobertM
How are characteristics of communities associated with the implementation of the principles of systems of care (SOC)? This study uses multilevel modeling with a stratified random sample (N= 225) of US counties to explore community-level predictors of the implementation factors of the System of Care Implementation Survey. A model composed of community-level social indicators fits well with 5 of 14 factors identified as relevant for effective SOCs. As hypothesized, community disadvantage was negatively and residential stability positively associated with the implementation of SOC principles. Designation as a mental health professional shortage area was positively related to some implementation scores, as was the percentage of minority residents, while rurality was not significantly associated with any of the factors. Given the limitations of the study, the results should be interpreted with caution, but suggest that further research is merited to clarify these relationships that could inform efforts directed at promoting SOCs.