How to evaluate a program focused on the barriers to mental health service use among people with disabilities?

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To evaluate a program focused on barriers to mental health service use among people with disabilities, and assess its effectiveness in identifying and addressing these barriers to improve service accessibility and utilization. Here are five key points:

Use standardized assessment tools to measure changes in mental health service utilization before and after program implementation.

Collect qualitative feedback from participants through surveys and interviews to identify perceived barriers and enablers.

Analyze demographic and psychosocial factors influencing service use, such as disability type, income, and anticipated provider disability bias.

Evaluate the impact of the program on reducing specific barriers, such as stigma and accessibility issues.

Compare program outcomes to established benchmarks or similar programs to determine overall effectiveness and areas for improvement