Perception of the primary health care response capacity by patients with and without mental health problems, and health professionals: qualitative study

The objective of this study is to deepen our understanding of perceptions towards Primary Health Care Response Capacity by specifically using patients with and without mental disorders, as well as family doctors and a manager, in order to compare and endorse perspectives. For it, a qualitative study...

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Published in:BMC health services research 2021-03, Vol.21 (1), p.285-285, Article 285
Main Authors: Rodríguez-Eguizabal, Eva, Oliván-Blázquez, Bárbara, Coronado-Vázquez, Valle, Sánchez-Calavera, Mª Antonia, Gil-de-Goméz, Mª Josefa, Lafita-Mainz, Sergio, Garcia-Roy, África, Magallón-Botaya, Rosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Content analysis
Discussion groups
Evaluation
Health Personnel
Health services
Humans
Medical personnel
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental Disorders - therapy
Mental Health
Mental health care
Mental Health Services
Patient satisfaction
Patients
Perception
Physicians
Population
Primary care
Primary Health Care
Psychiatric services
Qualitative Research
Responsiveness
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Summary:The objective of this study is to deepen our understanding of perceptions towards Primary Health Care Response Capacity by specifically using patients with and without mental disorders, as well as family doctors and a manager, in order to compare and endorse perspectives. For it, a qualitative study was performed. In-depth interviews were conducted with 28 patients with and without mental health disorders and focus groups were held with 21 professionals and a manager. An inductive thematic content analysis was performed in order to explore, develop and define the emergent categories of analysis. The fundamental domains for patients are dignity, communication, and rapid service. People with mental health problems also highlight the domain of confidentiality as relevant, while patients who do not have a mental health problem prioritize the domain of autonomy. Patients with mental health disorders report a greater number of negative experiences in relation to the domain of dignity. Patients do not consider their negative experiences to be a structural problem of the system. These findings are also endorsed by health care professionals. It is necessary to take these results into account as responsive systems can improve service uptake, ensure adherence to treatment, and ultimately enhance patient welfare.
ISSN:1472-6963
1472-6963
DOI:10.1186/s12913-021-06205-w