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Published on: September 8, 2021
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Harry G M Rooijmans1, Albert M van Hemert
1Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, afd. Public Health en Eerstelijnsgeneeskunde, Leiden, The Netherlands. harry.rooijmans@telfort.nl
Financial investment significantly boosted mental health research in the Netherlands. This initiative improved practitioners' evidence-based practices and fostered critical attitudes in mental health care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Health Services Research
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Mental health research in the Netherlands was underdeveloped compared to other medical fields in 1999.
- A significant funding program was launched to address this gap.
Purpose:
- To stimulate and improve mental health care research in the Netherlands.
- To foster a more evidence-based approach among clinical practitioners.
Summary:
- The Netherlands organization for health research and development (ZonMw) implemented a 10-year, €24 million program starting in 2003.
- This program funded long-term studies (NESDA, GROUP, TRAILS, Generation R), practice-oriented projects, and PhDs.
- It resulted in unique databases, publications, and enhanced practitioner engagement with research.
Impact:
- Successfully improved the evidence-based attitude of clinical practitioners.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of financial stimulation in advancing mental health research and practice.
- Led to substantial scientific output, including publications and new research databases.
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