The voice of mental health practice in Australia: a mixed-method cross-sectional study of gaps and areas of need.
Adult
Aged
Australia
Clinical Competence
Community Mental Health Services
/ organization & administration
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Personnel
/ psychology
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders
Mental Health
/ statistics & numerical data
Mental Health Services
Middle Aged
Primary Health Care
/ organization & administration
Surveys and Questionnaires
clinician perspectives
health care systems
mental health services
qualitative
Journal
Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
ISSN: 1753-6405
Titre abrégé: Aust N Z J Public Health
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9611095
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2021
Aug 2021
Historique:
revised:
01
11
2020
received:
01
09
2020
accepted:
01
12
2020
pubmed:
23
2
2021
medline:
21
9
2021
entrez:
22
2
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To examine the perceptions of health professionals regarding the gaps in mental health service provision in Australia and their need for assistance in managing patients with mental illness. A total of 570 health professionals participated in an anonymous online survey in January 2018 that assessed: i) health professionals' current levels of need for assistance in the management of patients with mental health conditions; and ii) perceived gaps in the mental health care system, and how these can be addressed. Data were analysed using a mixed-methods approach. Of those surveyed, 71.2% of health professionals and 77.3% of general practitioners reported that they required assistance in managing their patients with at least one stage of care for at least one type of mental disorder. Qualitative analyses revealed eight major themes in health professionals' perceptions of gaps in mental health service provision, including affordability and accessibility, the problems with crisis-driven care and the 'missing middle'. Overall, the results of this study provide a concerning insight into the substantial gaps in mental health care within the Australian system. Implications for public health: The results of this study add weight to ongoing calls for reform of and increased investment in the Australian mental health care system.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33617137
doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.13078
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
318-324Informations de copyright
© 2021 The Authors.
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