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Regional drug user services in times of scarce financial resources: using a rapid assessment response approach to evaluate, plan, and prioritize essential services (2012)
Auteur(s) :
COMISKEY, C. M. ;
O'SULLIVAN, K. ;
MILNES, J.
Année
2012
Page(s) :
254-264
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus géographique
IRLANDE
Thésaurus mots-clés
EVALUATION
;
REGION
;
FINANCEMENT
;
DISPOSITIF DE SOIN
;
PREVALENCE
;
CRISE ECONOMIQUE
Résumé :
The objective was to assess need, evaluate projects, and devise a roadmap for future provision given budget cuts. The analysis of 30 substance misuse services in towns and rural areas of Ireland was conducted in 2010. Analysis revealed that 24,315 (95% CI 12,928-40,629) individuals were using illegal drugs in 2006, 893 individuals were using opiates, opiate and cocaine use was increasing as was drug use amongst females. Evaluations demonstrated that not all services were meeting emerging needs, services lacked administrative support, and funding needed to be redirected. The RAR approach was useful for policy decisions and budget cuts in times of economic restraint.
Affiliation :
Trinity College Dublin, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, Ireland