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Patterns of mental health services and mood disorder disability pensions: a standard comparison of Finland's three largest hospital districts.

Tino KarolaaksoReija AutioPetra SuontaustaHelena LeppänenKimmo SuokasPäivi RissanenMartti T TuomistoSami Pirkola
Published in: BMC psychiatry (2023)
Our findings indicate that greater richness and diversity of MHS, especially in outpatient and community-based settings, may serve as indicators of a balanced, high-quality service system that is more effective in preventing mood disorder DP and meeting the different needs of the population. In addition, the need for sufficient resourcing in all MHS and outpatient services is indicated. We suggest using diversity indices to complement the measuring and reporting of regional service variation.
Keyphrases
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