A qualitative study on general practitioners' perspectives on late-life depression in Singapore-part II: system- and physician-related factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the practices and resources employed by general practitioners (GPs) in Singapore to manage late-life depression. As the country is stepping up its efforts to promote collaborative care across community mental health and geriatric care, understanding GPs' current practices when managing late-life depression appears timely.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study explored the perspectives on late-life depression of 28 private GPs practicing in Singapore through online semi-structured group and individual interviews. GPs were purposively sampled across age, gender, and ethnicity. Analysis followed a reflexive thematic approach and focused on physician- and system-related factors.

Findings

Clinical instinct, experience, and knowledge of

SUBMITTER: Szucs A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758407 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature