Barriers to Using Progress Feedback in Geriatric Mental Healthcare
Author Information
Author(s): Frissen L. N., Janse P. D., Roskam R. V., Hendriks G. J.
Primary Institution: Pro Persona Research, Gelderland, Netherlands
Hypothesis
What factors influence the adoption of progress feedback in outpatient geriatric mental healthcare?
Conclusion
The study found that age-related factors and clinician attitudes significantly hinder the adoption of progress feedback in geriatric mental healthcare.
Supporting Evidence
- Clinicians reported that older adults often lack digital skills, which complicates the use of progress feedback.
- Many clinicians believe that progress feedback is beneficial but face organizational barriers to its implementation.
- Age-related perceptions among clinicians influence their willingness to use progress feedback with older patients.
Takeaway
Clinicians think using feedback to track older patients' progress is helpful, but they face challenges because they believe older patients struggle with technology.
Methodology
The study used semi-structured interviews with clinicians from four outpatient geriatric teams.
Potential Biases
Clinicians may hold ageist views that affect their treatment decisions for older adults.
Limitations
The study only included clinicians from one organization, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 14 healthcare professionals of varying ages and disciplines, with a majority being female.
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