Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Citizen participation in CMHC program evaluation: a neglected potential

N R Dinkel, J W Zinober, E W Flaherty

    Community Mental Health Journal
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Selecting the best to be the best: how to gain a competitive edge for your organization, Part II.

    Clinical laboratory management review : official publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association·1993
    Same author

    Selecting the best to be the best: how to gain a competitive edge for your organization, Part I.

    Clinical laboratory management review : official publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association·1993
    Same author

    The loyalty crisis and the American work force.

    Medical group management journal·1992
    Same author

    Motivating medical employees toward high quality work.

    Medical group management journal·1992
    Same author

    Building a sense of teamwork within the organization. Getting along with your practice partners.

    Medical group management journal·1991
    Same author

    A physician's guide to practice governance.

    Medical group management journal·1991
    Same journal

    Strengths Model Group Supervision in an Australian Community Mental Health Team: A Practice Report.

    Community mental health journal·2026
    Same journal

    Anti-Stigma Interventions to Reduce Schizophrenia-Related Stigma Among Mental Health Professionals: A Systematic Review.

    Community mental health journal·2026
    Same journal

    Service User Perceptions of Mental Health Emergency Response in New York City.

    Community mental health journal·2026
    Same journal

    Social Determinants of Anxiety, Worry, and Depression Among Adults in Detroit: Differential Associations Across Outcomes.

    Community mental health journal·2026
    Same journal

    Perspectives of Young People with Early Psychosis on Physical Health.

    Community mental health journal·2026
    Same journal

    From Stigma to Recognition in Dual Diagnosis Care: A Multilevel Conceptual Framework.

    Community mental health journal·2026
    See all related articles

    Citizen involvement in community mental health center (CMHC) planning and evaluation is valuable. Despite its benefits, citizen participation in CMHC evaluation is infrequent and requires improvement.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Health Services Research
    • Community Psychology

    Background:

    • Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) are crucial for local healthcare delivery.
    • Effective planning and evaluation of CMHCs are essential for community well-being.
    • Citizen involvement offers unique perspectives for improving CMHC services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a rationale for integrating citizens into CMHC planning and evaluation.
    • To review current practices and identify roles for citizen participation.
    • To advocate for increased citizen involvement in CMHC evaluation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and practices regarding citizen involvement in CMHCs.
    • Identification and description of seven distinct roles for citizens in the evaluation process.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Presentation of data supporting the value of citizen input.

    • Main Results:

    • Citizen participation in CMHC evaluation is currently infrequent.
    • Citizens can provide valuable, relevant information and recommendations.
    • Citizen input can lead to positive changes and improved CMHC services.

    Conclusions:

    • Citizen involvement in CMHC evaluation is underutilized but highly beneficial.
    • Strategies are needed to increase the frequency and effectiveness of citizen participation.
    • Enhancing citizen engagement can significantly improve CMHC responsiveness and outcomes.