Accommodation and Health Costs of Deinstitutionalized People with Mental Illness Living in Residential Services in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health costs are the main hindrances for expanding community mental health services. Exploring patient profiles and cost predictors may be useful for optimising financial resources. However, the deinstitutionalisation process may burden health budgets in terms of supporting multiple community services based on varying levels of need.

Objective

This study assessed accommodation and health service costs, quality of life and clinical and psychosocial profiles among individuals receiving mental healthcare through residential services. Specific accommodation cost predictors were also verified.

Methods

Health costs were assessed from the perspective of a public health provider using a microcosting bottom-up approach at 20 residential services in São Paulo, Brazil

SUBMITTER: Razzouk D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6393275 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature