Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Mental health economic studies from developing countries reviewed in the context of those from developed countries. |
| Authors: |
Shah, A., Jenkins, R. |
| Source: |
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Feb2000, Vol. 101 Issue 2, p87-103. 17p. |
| Subjects: |
Mental health, Mental illness, Developing countries |
| Abstract: |
Objective: Mental health economic studies from developing countries were reviewed in the context of such studies from developed countries. Method: Mental health economic studies were ascertained through a systematic Medline search, chasing references at the end of papers acquired from the initial medline search and details of studies furnished by members of the WHO collaborating centre. Results: Only a small number of mental health economic studies from developing countries were identified. They were mainly cost‐of‐illness and cost‐effectiveness studies. Conclusion: Psychiatric disorders impose a significant burden in developing countries. It is not always possible to extrapolate findings from developed countries to developing countries. Potential avenues for future research and development are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
