Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2008):

Assertive community treatment: a resource for the Oklahoma medical community.

Full Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide the Oklahoma medical community with educational material regarding the assertive community treatment paradigm for the treatment of people with severe mental illnesses and to make the community aware that this is a resource available in several areas of the state. The concept, historical background, benefits, and cost effectiveness of assertive community treatment are discussed. The authors also seek to underscore the need for these programs in order to provide optimal care for the most severely ill psychiatric patients.

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Author information

Author/s: Reantaso, Antonio A (AA); Cates, J Bryan (JB); Hopkins, Thomas S (TS); Carnahan, Ryan M (RM);

Affiliation: University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Tulsa, OK 74137, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association (J Okla State Med Assoc), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Apr; vol 101 (issue 4) : pp 79-82

Dates: Created 2008/06/18; Completed 2008/08/01;

PMID: 18557582, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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Assertiveness Community Mental Health Services - economics; methods Delivery of Health Care - methods Humans

Mental Disorders - therapy Oklahoma Patient Compliance Quality of Health Care

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