Understanding the Experience of Service Users in an Integrated Care Programme for Obesity and Mental Health: A Qualitative Investigation of Total Wellbeing Luton.

ABSTRACT: Obesity is a complex public health issue with multiple contributing factors. The emphasis on joined care has led to the development and implementation of a number of integrated care interventions targeting obesity and mental health. The purpose of this study was to examine user experience in an integrated care programme for obesity and mental health in Luton, UK. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of service users (N = 14). Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Analysis of the interviews identified six main themes for understanding service users' experiences of integrated care: (1) 'A user-centered system', (2) 'Supports behaviour change', (3) 'Valued social support', (4) 'Communication is key', (5) 'Flexible referral process', and (6)

SUBMITTER: Liapi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8775803 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature