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Citizen participation in CMHC program evaluation: a neglected potential.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7226743     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A rationale for involving citizens in CMHC planning and evaluation is presented from three prospectives: (1) values, (2) responsiveness to the community, and (3) utilization of evaluative findings. Current practices in citizen involvement in CMHC evaluation are reviewed and several examples are given. Seven roles citizens can play in CMHC evaluation are described. Data indicating that citizens can provide useful, relevant information and recommendations which can lead to positive changes in the CMHC are offered. The paper concludes that citizen participation in CMHC evaluation occurs infrequently and presents suggestions as to how this situation can be remedied.
Authors:
N R Dinkel; J W Zinober; E W Flaherty
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Community mental health journal     Volume:  17     ISSN:  0010-3853     ISO Abbreviation:  Community Ment Health J     Publication Date:  1981  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-07-20     Completed Date:  1981-07-20     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0005735     Medline TA:  Community Ment Health J     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  54-65     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Community Mental Health Centers / organization & administration*
Consumer Participation*
Consumer Satisfaction
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Quality Assurance, Health Care
United States
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
MH 278-77-0067/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; MH 28784/MH/NIMH NIH HHS

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