Improving kidney care for people with severe mental health difficulties: a thematic analysis of twenty-two healthcare providers' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with severe mental health difficulties (SMHDs) and concurrent kidney disease have less access to quality kidney care and worse clinical outcomes. Our research investigates the barriers and facilitators to effective kidney care for people with SMHDs, and how care might be improved for this underserved population.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with twenty-two physical (n = 14) and mental (n = 8) healthcare professionals with experience working with people with SMHDs and concurrent kidney disease. Interview data were analysed and interpreted using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Four themes were generated from the data: 1. "It's about understanding their limitations and challenges, without limiting their rights"

SUBMITTER: Cogley C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10338099 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature