Thematic analysis of youth mental health providers' perceptions of neuropsychological assessment services.
Adolescent
Adolescent Health Services
/ statistics & numerical data
Adult
Australia
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Services Accessibility
/ statistics & numerical data
Humans
Male
Mental Health Services
/ statistics & numerical data
Neuropsychological Tests
Qualitative Research
Surveys and Questionnaires
headspace
neuropsychological assessment
youth mental health
Journal
Early intervention in psychiatry
ISSN: 1751-7893
Titre abrégé: Early Interv Psychiatry
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 101320027
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 2020
04 2020
Historique:
received:
26
03
2019
revised:
09
08
2019
accepted:
25
08
2019
pubmed:
13
9
2019
medline:
12
1
2021
entrez:
13
9
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
A growing number of quantitative studies have investigated the utility of neuropsychological assessment in mental health settings. However, to the best of our knowledge, no previous study has qualitatively explored youth mental health providers' perceptions of neuropsychological assessment services. A more in-depth understanding of the perceived advantages and barriers associated with neuropsychological assessment in youth mental health settings is critical to better inform policy, practice and service uptake. Thus, the aim of this study was to qualitatively explore clinicians' views about neuropsychological assessments for youth with mental health concerns. A single open-ended qualitative question, included as part of an anonymous cross-sectional online survey, was completed by clinicians (N = 206) treating or assessing adolescents and young adults within Australian primary care mental health centres (headspace). Responses were analysed using an inductive approach to thematic analysis. Five main themes were identified. Clinicians (a) identified barriers to accessing neuropsychological assessments (53%), (b) indicated a range of mixed outcomes following neuropsychological assessment (39%), (c) highlighted a need for neuropsychological assessments (22%), (d) reported a lack of awareness about this resource (10%) and (e) described practice issues associated with neuropsychological services (4%). This study uncovered perceived factors contributing to reduced access to neuropsychological assessment in Australian youth mental health settings. Given potential adverse outcomes resulting from this clinical service gap, efforts should be made to address factors contributing to poorer access, thereby mitigating the impact of poor access on the management of mental illness in youth. Several strategies, including funding neuropsychological assessments, are discussed.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
220-227Subventions
Organisme : National Health and Medical Research Council
ID : APP1141207
Pays : International
Informations de copyright
© 2019 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
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