Structured communication methods for mental health consultations in primary care: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Majority of people with mental health problems attend primary care for support. Interventions that structure consultations have been found effective for physical health conditions and secondary mental health care. The aim of the review is to identify what tools or interventions exist to structure communication in primary care for appointments related to mental health problems and examine existing evidence for effectiveness for mental health and quality of life outcomes.

Methods

Quantitative and qualitative studies were eligible for inclusion if staff was based in a primary care setting and the intervention involved bi-directional communication with adult patients. Six databases were searched (MEDLINE, Web of Knowledge, EMBASE, PsycINFO, The Cochrane Library, CINAH

SUBMITTER: Mosler F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10476363 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature