Implementation drivers scale: a new implementation measure to reduce mental health gaps.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The objectives of this study were to study the psychometric properties of the Implementation Drivers Scale (IDS), for the mhGAP programme, both clinical and community; to test its structural validity, and to propose an instrument to accompany the implementation of the mhGAP in similar contexts. For this purpose, a cross-sectional quantitative methodology study was conducted.

Background

Mental health programmes proposed in low- and middle-income countries to address gaps in care have implementation problems.

Methods

A cross-sectional quantitative methodology study was conducted. During 2022 and 2023, the instrument was administered to 204 individuals, including primary care professionals (50%), national administrative leaders (19.11%), and community strategy leader

SUBMITTER: Agudelo-Hernandez F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12281048 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature