Disabilities

he goals of the formative evaluation were: (1) to examine changes in the quality of life, the sense of autonomy and independence, and the safety of the program participants; (2) to examine the integration process and the frequency of use of the technological solutions provided by the program; (3) to examine to what extent the recommendations for private purchase of technological solutions have been implemented and the frequency of use of privately purchased technological solutions; (4) to examine the impact of the use of the technological solutions on the surroundings of the participants and their caregivers, whether family members or professional care providers; (5) to examine the gaps and barriers involved in the implementation of the program as well as the factors supporting its ongoing implementation; (6) to examine the participants’ satisfaction with the various stages and aspects of the program.

The goal of this review was to present a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the types of models of community-based services for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis that are in use around the world.