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| Id | 608 | |
| Author | Carty S., Thompson L., Berger S., Jahnke K., Llewellyn R. | |
| Title | Books on Prescription - Community-based health initiative to increase access to mental health treatment: An evaluation | |
| Reference | Carty S., Thompson L., Berger S., Jahnke K., Llewellyn R.; Books on Prescription - Community-based health initiative to increase access to mental health treatment: An evaluation ;Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health vol:40 issue: 3.0 page:276 |
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| Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84963612522&doi=10.1111%2f1753-6405.12507&partnerID=40&md5=ce629233ca99e5d13334f53f39cfc22b |
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| Abstract | Objective: To evaluate the implementation of a regional Books on Prescription (BoP) programme. Methods: Seven data collection pathways were used to provide indicators of program implementation, utilisation, acceptability and reach. Results: BoP is seen by prescribers, librarians and consumers as a valuable mental health resource. Key areas for improvement were identified: booklist literacy level and breadth of topic area; confidentiality; program promotion; and prescriber/librarian training. Conclusions: Recommendations are made regarding the improvement of programme acceptability, accessibility and assessment. Implications: The establishment of a national BoP scheme would facilitate sustainable and consistent methods for BoP promotion and assessment. The authors hope this evaluation is a step towards actualising this goal. © 2015 Public Health Association of Australia. |
Books on Prescription - Community-based health initiative to increase access to mental health treatment: An evaluation. Key areas for improvement were identified: booklist literacy level and breadth of topic area; confidentiality; program promotion; and prescriber/librarian training. - By working in partnership with organisations that are not directly part of the healthcare system such as libraries and schools bibliotherapy programs such as BoP serve to increase public awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental health problems. A number of prescribers felt uncomfortable recommending books they had not read themselves and desired greater transparency of the resource review process. Enlist IT support to ensure more consistent book-issuing reporting data from libraries.
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