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Current pressures for establishment of accountability systems based on performance measures for mental health programs are likely to improve services only if such systems are accompanied by supportive research, preparatory orientation, wide participation, tested data systems, and elimination of other redundant accountability procedures. A 4-phase, 3-functional level model is proposed to guide implementation.
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The authors are all affiliated with the National Institute of Mental Health. The views are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies of the National Institute of Mental Health. The authors wish to acknowledge the help of Del Kole.
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Keppler-Seid, H., Windle, C. & Woy, J.R. Performance measures for mental health programs: Something better, something worse, or more of the same?. Community Ment Health J 16, 217–234 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00835726
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