Healthcare Providers' Views on Mental Health in Chronic Care Management
Author Information
Author(s): Punke Elizabeth, Wall Lucas, Dabrowski Barbara, Teply Abby, Richardson Katy, Carrico Catherine, McKibbin Christine
Primary Institution: University of Wyoming
Hypothesis
What are healthcare providers' perspectives on serving individuals with mental health diagnoses enrolled in Chronic Care Management?
Conclusion
Healthcare providers recognize the need for mental health training but face challenges in identifying specific training needs.
Supporting Evidence
- 59% of older adult Medicare beneficiaries have two or more chronic conditions.
- 77% of dually-enrolled individuals in Medicare and Medicaid have multiple chronic conditions.
- Providers struggle to treat mental health needs alongside physical illnesses.
- Participants completed a 60-minute interview that was transcribed and analyzed.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses want to help patients with mental health issues, but they aren't sure what training they need to do it better.
Methodology
Qualitative study with interviews and thematic analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the small sample size and specific demographic characteristics of participants.
Limitations
The study is limited to six practices and may not represent all healthcare providers.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly White, cisgender females (92%).
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