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Correction: Interdisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of alcohol use disorders in a general hospital department: a mixed-method study

Citation
Kools, N., Dekker, G.G., Kaijen, B.A.P. et al. Correction: Interdisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of alcohol use disorders in a general hospital department: a mixed-method study. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 64 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00492-0
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Background

Interdisciplinary collaborations (i.e., where various disciplines work coordinated and interdependently toward shared goals) are stated to yield higher team effectiveness than multidisciplinary approaches (i.e., where various disciplines work in parallel within their professional boundaries) in somatic health care settings.

Associated Factors of Care Continuity among People Who are Addicted to Psychoactive Substances at the "La Vie" Center and Jamot Hospital in Yaounde

Citation
Michèle C. Kuisseu, Francis B. Kengne, Thérèse M. Mbezele Mekongo, Jean PY. Awono Noah, Brondon N. Vouofo Gapgueu, & Etienne kimessoukie Omolomo. (2022). Associated Factors of Care Continuity among Addicts to Psychoactive Substances at the "La Vie" Center and Jamot Hospital in Yaounde. International Journal of Formal Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends, 15(1), 40–56.

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to determine the associated factors of care continuity among people who are addicted to psychoactive substances at the "La Vie" Center and Jamot hospital in Yaounde.

Participate in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs next week!!!

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs is the body that is mandated to develop drug policy at the global level and is the governing body of UNODC. The Commission will take place next week, from 12 to 16 April 2021 and, because of the pandemic, all the sessions will be webcasted. Do join in following the discussions in plenary, it is a unique chance to understand the political landscape of our field of work. Here’s the

Structural Stigma in Health-Care Contexts for People with Mental Health and Substance Use Issues

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Livingston, James. (2020). Structural Stigma in Health-Care Contexts for People with Mental Health and Substance Use Issues: A Literature Review. 10.13140/RG.2.2.21168.17929.

This report provides a review of the research and literature relating to structural stigma in health-care contexts, including how it affects people living with mental health and substance use issues, how it is expressed in the health-care system, and how it can be reduced.

The project is supported by Mental Health Commission of Canada.

 

Measurement Based Care: An Essential Component of High-Quality Behavioral Healthcare

Webinar,
Description

Measurement-Based Care (MBC) is rapidly emerging as an essential component of care, treatment and services in the provision of behavioural healthcare. MBC, as an evidence-based framework, involves the use of a standardized instrument to provide an objective assessment of progress throughout the course of treatment.

World Patient Safety Day

Global Campaign,

In May 2019, the 72nd World Health Assembly endorsed the establishment of World Patient Safety Day to be observed annually on the 17th of September.

The main objective of World Patient Safety Day is to raise global awareness about patient safety and encourage global solidarity and action.

8th European Conference on Mental Health

Belfast,

The 8th European Conference on Mental Health will take place 2nd-4th October in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.

Abstract submission is now open!

The 2019 Cochrane Colloquium

Santiago, Chile,

The 2019 Cochrane Colloquium will take place in Santiago, Chile on 22 - 25 October 2019.

The Cochrane Colloquium is an annual event, bringing people together from around the world to discuss putting research into important global health questions and promoting evidence-informed health care.