Stakeholder barriers and facilitators to mental health service integration: a qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

We aimed to determine the organisational and systemic barriers and facilitators to achieving mental health service integration in a region of the State of Victoria, Australia.

Background

A consensus definition for mental health service integration is lacking, with literature referring to the 'joining up' of mental healthcare and physical healthcare to achieve more holistic care that is focussed on the needs of the consumer. There have been several attempts at integrating mental health services with various healthcare providers, with varying results.

Design

Qualitative interviews conducted with key stakeholders were analysed using the Theoretical Domains Framework, an implementation science framework designed to identify influences on behaviour rela

SUBMITTER: Searby A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12777369 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature