Designing integrated care models for mental health and tuberculosis in Pune, India: A formative qualitative study of patient, caregiver and provider perspectives.

ABSTRACT: People with tuberculosis (TB) and TB survivors are at increased risk for mental health (MH) conditions. Better management of conditions like depression can improve adherence to TB treatment, and integrating MH care into TB treatment may reduce the MH treatment gap and improve outcomes. This qualitative study explored design characteristics for integrated MH-TB care in Pune, India. Data collection involved in-depth interviews (n = 25) with TB survivors with lived experience of MH conditions, their family members, and TB and MH providers. Data collection and analysis were guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, and journey maps illustrated patient experiences. Participants shared suggestions for integrated care models, advantages and barriers to integration, interve

SUBMITTER: Poddar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835940 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature