Abstract
A freedom-of-choice reform within mental health day center services was evaluated. The reform aimed to (1) facilitate users' change between units and (2) increase the availability of service providers. Seventy-eight users responded to questionnaires about the reform, empowerment, social network, engagement and satisfaction and were followed-up after 15 months. Fifty-four percent knew about the reform. A majority stated the reform meant nothing to them; ~25 % had a negative and ~20 % a positive opinion. Satisfaction with the services had decreased after 15 months. Empowerment decreased for a more intensively followed subgroup. No positive consequences of the reform could thus be discerned.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 664-671 |
| Journal | Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Occupational Therapy
