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Developing a U.K. protocol for collaborative care: a qualitative study.

David A Richards1, Annette J Lankshear, Janine Fletcher

  • 1Department of Health Sciences, University of York, YO10 5DD, UK. dr17@york.ac.uk

General Hospital Psychiatry
|July 4, 2006
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Collaborative care for depression in UK primary care is acceptable, but requires addressing workforce values and training for effective patient support. Careful planning is essential for successful implementation.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Mental Health
  • Primary Care

Background:

  • Depression management in UK primary care faces challenges.
  • Collaborative care models offer a potential solution.
  • Stakeholder perspectives are crucial for successful implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient, general practitioner (GP), and mental health worker views on a collaborative care model for depression.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to its feasibility and acceptability in UK primary care.

Main Methods:

  • Semistructured interviews and focus groups with 11 patients and 38 professionals.
  • Purposive sampling across primary and secondary mental health services.
  • Framework analysis using a constant comparative approach.

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Main Results:

  • Regular patient contact is valued, with patients seeking support and professionals focusing on information.
  • Minimizing patient disempowerment is key for acceptability.
  • Telephone contact is convenient but raises concerns among established professionals regarding judgment.
  • Disagreement exists between patients and GPs on the ideal case manager profile.
  • Concerns about new workers' competence and practical/organizational barriers were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Telephone-delivered collaborative care combining medication support and psychological intervention is generally acceptable.
  • Key issues include workforce values, training needs for case managers (therapeutic alliance, specific interventions), and balancing contact methods.
  • Qualitative research is valuable for refining models before international adoption.