The experience of primary care providers with an integrated mental health care program in safety-net clinics

Fam Community Health. 2015 Apr-Jun;38(2):158-68. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000067.

Abstract

Primary care providers participating in a statewide implementation of an integrated mental health care program for "safety-net" patients in primary care clinics were surveyed to elicit their experiences and level of satisfaction. Quantitative analyses were performed to identify respondent characteristics and satisfaction with the program. Qualitative analyses were done to identify common themes in response to the question "How could psychiatric consultation [in the program] be improved?" Primary care providers were generally satisfied with the integrated mental health care program and raised several concerns that suggest important principles for successful future implementations of these types of programs.

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care Facilities
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / prevention & control
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Mental Health Services
  • Primary Health Care*
  • Safety-net Providers*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Washington