Publications by authors named "Bambang Pratikno"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the effectiveness of the Bebas Pasung program in Indonesia, which aimed to free individuals with severe mental illness from confinement (pasung) and provide them with mental health services after a policy was declared by the Ministry of Health in 2010.
- Out of 114 individuals who were unlocked, 62 caregivers participated in a follow-up study, revealing that a quarter of those released had been re-locked, and many faced challenges in medication adherence and maintaining a stable quality of life.
- The findings indicate that while the program successfully released and treated individuals, there is a need for better integration with community-based mental health services to ensure ongoing care and support for these individuals.
