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Table 1 Narrative topics, program-level indicators and outcome measures

From: Three models of community mental health services In low-income countries

Narrative topics

• Context and history of the program

• Present status

• Program management

• Nature of interventions

â—‹ Clinical

â—‹ Psychosocial

• Engagement with political systems

• Health systems in which program functions

Program-level indicators

• Use of protocols and guidelines

• Medication supplies

• Transportation

• Accessibility of services

• Case-finding methods

• Treatment coverage

• Self-Help Groups & Livelihood Programs

• Referral systems

• Information systems

• Program costs

Outcome measures

• Symptom severity

• Functional status

• Quality of life