Working with parents of children with complex mental health issues to improve care: A qualitative inquiry.

ABSTRACT: The study objective was to explore the experiences of parents of children (6-17 years) with complex mental healthcare needs in accessing healthcare services in Alberta, Canada. Parents were interviewed using a semi-structured guide with open-ended and probing questions. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: (1) Fragmented healthcare services profoundly impacted participants' experience of mental health care due to (a) a lack of a collaborative approach across disciplines in the healthcare system; (b) unavailability of information related to mental health care and (c) a lack of patient-centred care. (2) Navigating the complex healthcare system was difficult due to fragmented services and was hindered by gaps in a

SUBMITTER: Leung BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9667073 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature