Glass N J, Goldberg D
Psychol Med. 1977 Nov;7(4):701-7. doi: 10.1017/s0033291700006358.
The paper sets out a method for evaluating changes in psychiatric services in a cost-benefit framework. The first section of the paper analyses some of the problems which arise with those elements which can be measured in monetary terms--the 'hard' costs and benefits. The second section looks at a method of presenting the less tangible effects--the 'soft' costs and benefits. Finally, it is suggested how these can be brought together to aid rational decision-making.
本文提出了一种在成本效益框架内评估精神科服务变化的方法。论文的第一部分分析了那些可以用货币衡量的因素——“硬”成本和效益所产生的一些问题。第二部分探讨了一种呈现较难捉摸的影响——“软”成本和效益的方法。最后，文章提出了如何将这些因素综合起来以帮助进行合理决策。
