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Barriers and potential solutions for collaboration between primary and secondary care in patients with persistent
Nick Mamo1,2, Judith G M Rosmalen1,2,3, Denise J C Hanssen1
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Background:
Persistent somatic symptoms and functional disorders (PSS/FD) are complex conditions requiring collaboration between healthcare professionals. This is especially true at the interface between primary and secondary care interface. The current fragmentation of care is a major barrier to this, leading to poor experiences and outcomes and high costs for healthcare and society.
Objectives:
The aim is to identify barriers and possible solutions for collaboration between primary and secondary care in patients with PSS/FD.
Methods:
In two sessions, using the nominal group technique, a mix of primary and secondary care professionals identified barriers and possible solutions to collaboration between primary and secondary care in PSS/FD care. Barriers to collaboration were identified during session one, with potential solutions identified during session two in response to the top eight barriers. Each session ended with a voting round ranking the barriers and solutions.
Results:
A total of 102 healthcare professionals participated in two sessions. In the first session, 55 participants provided a list of 22 barriers, while in the second session, 47 participants provided 18 possible solutions. The top barriers related to shared language and protocols, referral quality, expectations and responsibilities between healthcare professionals and patients, and time pressure. The top solutions identified related to general practitioners using electronic consultations with specialists and shared terminology with patients.
Conclusion:
The identified barriers and possible solutions for collaboration between primary and secondary care need attention when considering collaboration in PSS/FD care and related settings, both in new and ongoing collaborations.
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