Recovery-oriented systems of care: Emerging approach to integrated treatment for people with substance use, mental health disorders
The special issue provides a "state of the discipline" look at the emerging role of ROSC to provide coordinated, patient-centered services of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders, including the critical role of primary care providers. The Guest Editors are Katherine Fornili, MPH, RN, CARN, of University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, and Mary D. Moller, DNP, ARNP , PMHCNS-BC, CPRP, of Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, Tacoma, Wash. Overcoming Obstacles, Experts Share Experiences with Recovery-Oriented Care The need for integrated treatment of substance use and psychiatric disorders is at an all-time high. An estimated 7.9 million Americans--three percent of the population -- have both a mental and a substance use disorder. "Combined with an extremely reduced addictions nursing and psychiatric-mental health workforce, it is clear that the ability of this population to access specialized care and achieve and sustain recovery requires a se...