GP Opinions on Mental Health Intervention
Author Information
Author(s): Younès Nadia, Passerieux Christine, Hardy-Bayle Marie-Christine, Falissard Bruno, Gasquet Isabelle
Primary Institution: Academic Unit of Psychiatry, Versailles Hospital, Le Chesnay, France
Hypothesis
What are the long-term opinions of GPs regarding a consultation-liaison intervention for mental health problems?
Conclusion
The intervention supported GP partners in their management of patients with common mental health problems.
Supporting Evidence
- 91.2% of GPs evaluated effects as positive for primary care management.
- 58.9% noted positive effects for patient medical outcome.
- 79.7% of patients were managed by GPs post-intervention.
Takeaway
Doctors got help to take care of patients with mental health issues, and most felt it was helpful.
Methodology
A retrospective telephone survey was conducted with GPs two years after the intervention.
Potential Biases
Responses were based on personal interviews, which may reflect individual biases.
Limitations
The study relied on GPs' subjective opinions and was retrospective, which may introduce memory bias.
Participant Demographics
Patients were 77.5% female, mean age 39.7 years, with 60.6% having a current professional activity.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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