Care providers' view of the barriers in providing care for adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Emotional and behavioral problems (EBP) during adolescence are a major public health issue due to its high prevalence and long-lasting consequences. The knowledge of the barriers in providing psychosocial care can be a starting point for subsequent efficiency improvement. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess which barriers do care providers experience while providing psychosocial care for adolescents with EBP.

Methods

We performed a qualitative assessment that was embedded in the Slovak Care4Youth study mapping the system of care provided for adolescents with EBP. We conducted 25 semi-structured individual and group interviews with a total of 49 care providers from 17 institutions that provided preventive counselling, social, and mental healthcare for ado

SUBMITTER: Paclikova K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11693648 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature