Better health and ageing for all Australians

Evaluation of the mental health nurse incentive program

4.1 Assessment scope

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An examination of a program's appropriateness seeks to ascertain:

the continued relevance and priority of program objectives in the light of current circumstances such as government policy context, including the suitability of program design in response to identified needs.
In undertaking the assessment of MHNIP's appropriateness, the evaluation examined the:

  • underlying need for the program;
  • model of care used, including links with other government funded programs;
  • suitability of the program design in relation to identified needs, including:
    • program financial sustainability; and
    • geographic access to the program.
Chapter 7 gives comments on the overall program design after consideration of effectiveness and efficiency issues in chapter 5 and chapter 6.

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