'Talking a different language': an exploration of the influence of organizational cultures and working practices on transition from child to adult mental health services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Organizational culture is manifest in patterns of behaviour underpinned by beliefs, values, attitudes and assumptions, which can influence working practices. Cultural factors and working practices have been suggested to influence the transition of young people moving from child to adult mental health services. Failure to manage and integrate transitional care effectively can lead to young people losing contact with health and social care systems, resulting in adverse effects on health, well-being and potential.

Methods

The study aim was to identify the organisational factors which facilitate or impede transition of young people from child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to adult mental health services (AMHS) from the perspective of health professiona

SUBMITTER: McLaren S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3707757 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature