Publications by authors named "Klaas Schilder"
Mental and neurological health research priorities setting in developing countries.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
April 2010
Introduction: A multi-region consultation process designed to generate locally produced regional and global research priorities on mental and neurological health in low- and middle-income countries.
Methods: Between 2003 and 2005, priority setting exercises on MNH research, using the systematic combined approach matrix (CAM) were held in the six regions of the developing world. One regional meeting per region was convened, and a global meeting was organized before and after the regional exercises.
The ability to interpret collected data across international mental health communities often proves to be difficult. The following paper reports on the use and appropriateness of focus group methodology in helping to clarify issues that could help substantiate data collection and comparison across different cultures and regions. Field tests of the focus group methodology were undertaken in different regions and this paper describes an overview of the final field test in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- - Mental disorders are increasingly recognized as a significant global health issue, with many countries lacking effective policies for intervention despite available resources.
- - The WHO and World Bank stress the importance of accessible tools for developing mental health policies, leading to the creation of a mental health policy template by the International Consortium for Mental Health Services.
- - This template, refined through international research and expert consultations, will be tested in developing countries to evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing mental health policies.
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- The World Bank's 1993 report highlighted that mental and neurological disorders contribute over 15% of the global disease burden, surpassing even cancer in this regard.
- Despite increased attention on mental health issues internationally, developing countries still face significant gaps in treatment for these disorders.
- The International Consortium on Mental Health Policy and Services has been established to improve mental health systems in low-income countries through collaboration, research, and the development of guidelines for effective mental health policies.