GPs' views on the use of depression screening and GP-targeted feedback: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The first aim of this qualitative study was to identify general practitioners' (GPs') views on depression screening combined with GP-targeted feedback in primary care. The second aim was to determine the needs and preferences of GPs with respect to GP-targeted feedback to enhance the efficacy of depression screening.

Methods

A semistructured qualitative interview was conducted with officially registered GPs in Hamburg (Germany). Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. An inductive approach was used to code the transcripts.

Results

Nine GPs (27 to 70 years; 5 male) from Hamburg, Germany, participated. Regarding depression screening combined with GP-targeted feedback, five thematic groups were identified: application of screening; screening and

SUBMITTER: Braunschneider LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8528735 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature