The treatment gap is about people with MH problems who do not get the medical attention from existing health facilities. The gap is very common in most of the developing countries such as Nepal (Kale, 2002).
What is the “treatment gap”?
This has been referred to as the “treatment gap” (TG), that is, the difference between the number of people with mental health disorders and the number of those people who are able to access appropriate services (Kohn, Saxena, Levav, & Saraceno, 2004).
Is there a treatment gap in untreated mental illness?
Mental disorders are highly prevalent and cause considerable suffering and disease burden. To compound this public health problem, many individuals with psychiatric disorders remain untreated although effective treatments exist. We examine the extent of this treatment gap. We reviewed community-base …
What is the treatment gap for schizophrenia?
Examples of the estimation of the treatment gap for WHO regions are also presented. Thirty-seven studies had information on service utilization. The median treatment gap for schizophrenia, including other non-affective psychosis, was 32.2%.
What is the treatment gap?
There is a ‘treatment gap’ in the management of common chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes – a gap between what we know patients should be receiving, based on the national guidelines, and what they actually are receiving in the ‘real world’. People with proven coronary disease have up to 7 times the chance ...
Why do people not go to the doctor?
There is evidence that people who are prescribed self-administered medications typically take less than half the prescribed doses; Even if patients are managed appropriately, many will discontinue their own treatment; Adherence to lifestyle measures is poor. ...
Is there a gap in the management of chronic conditions?
There is evidence that there is a ‘treatment gap’ in the management of common chronic conditions – a gap between what we know should be practiced and what is being delivered by the existing health system. There is a ‘treatment gap’ in the management of common chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes – a gap between ...
Does aggressive risk factor management improve patient survival?
There is unequivocal evidence that aggressive risk factor management improves patient survival, reduces recurrent events including premature cardiac death and improves quality of life for people with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
Can you go to the doctor for titrate therapy?
Patients may go to the doctor but the doctors may not treat people according to the national clinical practice guidelines – they may not make the appropriate checks or tests, may not initiate treatment or titrate therapy to the dose required to achieve the target levels for their risk factors.
What is a Gap in Treatment?
Insurance companies deny and shortchange personal injury claims when the records show a delayed medical treatment. The term “Gap in Treatment” is insurance industry lingo. It means there has been a long period of time between an injury and when you go to the doctor or hospital. Or alternatively, a long delay between one medical visit and the next.
Why a Gap in Treatment Might Affect Your Claim
In a situation where you don’t get immediate medical attention insurance adjusters can assert this as proof that the injuries you are treating of claiming in the case are less severe than you say. The same argument is made when after you first visit the hospital or private doctor you delay or don’t follow their direction to get follow-up care.
A Gap In Treatment Often Happens For Legitimate Reasons
Car crashes, truck collisions , product injuries, bike wrecks and other injury accidents result in all kinds of damage to people’s bodies. Some is obvious and some injuries do not appear immediately. Or some may not be sensed right away.
Medical Care is Different In An Injury Case Setting
Get the treatment you need in an injury case. Follow your doctors orders. You will eliminate one set of potential issues if you seek medical care right away and follow-up as required. Your medical documentation is a very important part of any personal injury claim.
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