Reforming Dutch substance abuse treatment services

Addict Behav. 2002 Nov-Dec;27(6):995-1007. doi: 10.1016/s0306-4603(02)00296-4.

Abstract

The Dutch substance abuse treatment system is in the middle of a major reorganization. The goal is to improve outcomes by redesigning all major primary treatment processes and by implementing a system of regular monitoring and feedback of clinical outcome data. The new program includes implementing standardized psychosocial behavior-oriented treatment modalities and a stepped-care patient placement algorithm in a core-shell organizational model. This article outlines the new program and presents its objectives, developmental stages, and current status.

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy / methods
  • Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Community Mental Health Services / standards
  • Feedback
  • Health Care Reform / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Netherlands
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Progressive Patient Care / organization & administration
  • Quality of Health Care
  • Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation*