Strengthening the delivery of integrated care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness within mental health settings: a qualitative description of health provider perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals experiencing serious mental illness (SMI) have higher rates of comorbid physical health conditions, poorer associated health outcomes, and die on average 10-20 years earlier than the general population. They encounter multiple barriers to accessing appropriate physical health care in many countries, including Canada, where policies and practices to promote integrated care delivery to this population remain scant. This qualitative study aimed to explore health provider perspectives and experiences with integrated physical and mental health care within mental health settings in Canada, in efforts to address the health needs of this population.

Methods

This qualitative descriptive study involved conducting individual semi-structured interviews with 13 hea

SUBMITTER: Ambreen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829339 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature