Systematic review of the effect of on-site mental health professionals on the clinical behaviour of general practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To review the published literature concerning the effects of on-site mental health professionals on general practitioners' management of mental health.

Design

Systematic review of controlled trials.

Setting

Primary care.

Participants

General practitioners and mental health professionals.

Main outcome measures

Consultation rates, prescribing of psychotropics, and referrals to secondary care mental health services by general practitioners.

Results

The effect of on-site mental health professionals on consultation rates was inconsistent. Referral to a mental health professional reduced the likelihood of a patient receiving a prescription for psychotropics or being referred to secondary care, although the effects were not consistent. An on-s

SUBMITTER: Bower P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC27305 | biostudies-literature | 2000 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature