Perceptions on barriers, facilitators, and recommendations related to mental health service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec, Canada: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There was an increase in self-reported mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, with research showing reduced access to mental health services in comparison to pre-pandemic levels. This paper explores 1) barriers and facilitating factors associated with mental health service delivery via primary care settings during the first two pandemic waves in Quebec, Canada, and 2) recommendations to addressing these barriers.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study design was used. Semi-structured interviews with 20 participants (health managers, family physicians, mental health clinicians) were conducted and coded using a thematic analysis approach.

Results

Barriers and facilitating factors were organized according to Chaudoir et al. (2013)'s frame

SUBMITTER: Spagnolo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8860461 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature