Effects of the first COVID-19 lockdown on quality and safety in mental healthcare transitions in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the rapid implementation of changes to practice in mental health services, in particular transitions of care. Care transitions pose a particular threat to patient safety.

Aims

This study aimed to understand the perspectives of different stakeholders about the impact of temporary changes in practice and policy of mental health transitions as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on perceived healthcare quality and safety.

Method

Thirty-four participants were interviewed about quality and safety in mental health transitions during May and June 2020 (the end of the first UK national lockdown). Semi-structured remote interviews were conducted to generate in-depth information pertaining to various stakeholders (patients, ca

SUBMITTER: Tyler N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8410739 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature