Project objectives
The purpose of the evaluation of the NSW Service Plan for Specialist Mental Health Services for Older People (SMHSOP) 2005–2015 was to assess the progress of the implementation, assess outcomes from the initial phase of the implementation, and review strategies and service models identified for Phase 2, which included evaluating whether these were still relevant and consistent with the latest evidence.
The purpose of the evaluation of the NSW Ministry of Health released a Guideline documenting the NSW Older People’s Mental Health (OPMH) Community Services Model of Care was to assess program progress, evaluate initial impacts and outcomes associated with implementation and provide recommendations on ways to support ongoing implementation and adherence to the model by OPMH community services.