Primary Care Perspectives on a Pediatric Mental Healthcare Access (PMHCA) Program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/objectives

It is suggested that collaborative mental health models, like those used in pediatric mental health care access (PMHCA) programs, can enhance youth mental health care by boosting physicians' and other healthcare professionals' (PHCPs) confidence and skills in treating pediatric psychiatric disorders. This study assessed the impact of a PMHCA program on PHCPs by identifying key themes in semi-structured interviews.

Methods

Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with PHCPs enrolled in KSKidsMAP between July 2019 and March 2022. Three researchers independently reviewed transcripts to identify themes with discrepancies resolved through consensus. Demographic data are presented as frequencies and percentages.

Results

The 25 participants

SUBMITTER: Ciccolari Micaldi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449635 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature