Barriers to and facilitators of the identification, management and referral of childhood anxiety disorders in primary care: a survey of general practitioners in England.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although anxiety disorders are the most common emotional disorders in childhood and are associated with a broad range of negative outcomes, only a minority of affected children receive professional support. In the UK, general practitioners (GPs) are seen as 'gate-keepers' to mental health services. The aim of this study was to examine the extent to which GPs experience barriers to and facilitators of identifying, managing and accessing specialist services for these disorders, as well as factors associated with GPs' confidence.

Design and setting

Cross-sectional, self-report questionnaire in primary care, addressing identification, management and access to specialist services for children (under 12 years) with anxiety disorders.

Participants

971 GPs in Engla

SUBMITTER: O'Brien D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6501977 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature