Barriers to and facilitators of using evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral anxiety interventions in integrated primary care practice.

ABSTRACT: Cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders and symptoms remains underutilized in integrated primary care (IPC), in part because the many treatments developed for specialty care are not readily translated to this unique setting. The objective of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators to behavioral health providers (BHPs) delivering evidence-based cognitive--behavioral anxiety interventions within IPC practice. We conducted semistructured interviews with a national sample of 18 BHPs (50% psychologists, 33% social workers, 17% registered nurses) working in IPC in the Veterans Health Administration. We assessed barriers to and facilitators of using psychoeducation, exposure, cognitive therapy, relaxation training, mindfulness/meditation, Acceptance and Commitment Therap

SUBMITTER: Shepardson RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10166237 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature