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Consensus Study Report
Provider core competencies for improved mental health care of the nation
Year of Publication : 2021
Language : en
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Abstract (English) : This report is a comprehensive document reviewing current training programmes for various cadres of service providers who provide (or could provide) care for people with mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders in South Africa. The review used national mental health and disability policies to develop a vision of contextually-appropriate services using a task-shifting disability-inclusive approach as a framework for the review.
The report consists of the following sections:
• An introductory section including the executive summary, background to, and methodology of the study.
• The body of the report consists of separate chapters for each category of service provider, with a detailed
examination of current curricula measured against the core competencies identified by the researchers.
Key findings are highlighted at the start of each chapter, as well in the concluding section of the report.
• The concluding section of the report summarises key findings, discusses limitations of the study and makes
recommendations regarding the use of the report as well as for further research.
Publisher : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Citation : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). (2021). Provider core competencies for improved mental health care of the nation. https://doi.org/10.17159/assaf.2019/0067
Sponsorship : Janssen Pharmaceutica
DOI : 10.17159/assaf.2019/0067
ISBN : 9781928496328
Peer Review Status : Peer-Reviewed
ASSAf Strategic Outcomes : Independent, authoritative and influential Scientific Advice | Mobilising knowledge
ASSAf Priority Areas : Service to Society
ASSAf Purpose : Science for Policy | Science for Society
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) : SDG 03 – Good Health and Well-being | SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities | SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
DSTI Indicators : Indicator 1: Disseminated publications and journal articles
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