The importance of assessing ‘Better Access’ appropriately: Asking the right question is an essential first step

Timothy A. Carey; Sally Bradford

doi:10.1177/0004867418815986

The importance of assessing ‘Better Access’ appropriately: Asking the right question is an essential first step

Timothy A. Carey
, Sally Bradford

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Abstract

Jorm’s (2018) Better Access (BA) article highlights the urgent need for improved evaluation of publicly funded mental health interventions to ensure the prudent use of finite financial resources. Furthermore, Jorm notes that major determinants of mental health may limit treatment impact when such factors remain unaddressed.
Importantly, however, the limitations of the data acknowledged by Jorm indicate not only the extent to which his conclusions should be questioned but also a crucial area that requires immediate attention. Improvements in the data collected are required to evaluate BA appropriately.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	264-265
Number of pages	2
Journal	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Volume	53
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867418815986
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2019

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The importance of assessing ‘Better Access’ appropriately: Asking the right question is an essential first step

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