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Iglesias-González M, Gil-Girbau M, Peñarrubia-María MT, Blanco-García E, Fernández-Vergel R, Serrano-Blanco A, Carbonell-Duacastella C, Alonso J, Rubio-Valera M. Barriers and opportunities for the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression with a watchful waiting approach. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2021; 104:611-619. [PMID: 32782178 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to explore barriers and opportunities in non-pharmacological treatment of depression in primary care (PC) from the perspective of family physicians (FPs). METHODS Qualitative analysis was used to explore a sample of 36 FPs treating patients with depressive symptoms. Criteria to maximize variability were followed. Participants were identified by key informants. Six group interviews were developed following a semi-structured thematic script. All interviews were transcribed, analyzed and triangulated. Information was saturated. Principals of reflexivity and circularity were implemented. RESULTS The results obtained followed 3 main theoretical axes: the FP, the patient, the healthcare system, and the interaction between them. Barriers included poor alignment with clinical practice guidelines, inadequate FP training, patients' preferences and structural challenges in PC. Among opportunities were good FP clinical interview skills, the beneficial bond of trust between patients and FPs and improved communication with mental healthcare services. CONCLUSION Based on FPs' perceptions, non-pharmacological treatment of depression in PC is particularly limited by lack of structured training; patients' preferences and treatment expectations; structural challenges in PC; and insufficient support from specialized mental health professionals. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Resources for education, structural support in PC and modified back up from mental healthcare services are needed.
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- M Iglesias-González
- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain; Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (redIAPP), Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain; Fundació Idiap Jordi Gol i Gurina, Barcelona, Spain; SAP Delta Llobregat, DAP Costa Ponent, Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Catalonia, Spain
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- Fundació Idiap Jordi Gol i Gurina, Barcelona, Spain; SAP Delta Llobregat, DAP Costa Ponent, Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Catalonia, Spain
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- Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (redIAPP), Barcelona, Spain; Fundació Idiap Jordi Gol i Gurina, Barcelona, Spain; SAP Delta Llobregat, DAP Costa Ponent, Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Catalonia, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain; Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain; Health Services Research Unit, IMIM-Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain; Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública, CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain; Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain.
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Almendro-Martínez I, Llorente-Parrado C, Cadarso-Mora A, Nuño-Estévez M, Dumitrescu A, Arroyo-Riaño O. [Perspectives of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A focal group to improve healthcare quality]. J Healthc Qual Res 2020; 35:273-279. [PMID: 33011147 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhqr.2020.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 02/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a complex disease that requires a multidisciplinary and coordinated approach. Given that therapeutic efforts are centred on improving the quality of life of the patient, the aim of this study is to find out the views of young people and adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, their families, and health professionals as regards the healthcare provided by the hospital in order to improve their quality of life. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted using 3 focal groups consisting of patients, families, and healthcare professionals. A thematic guide was prepared, and the information from the interviews was gathered using a sound recorder. In order to analyse the information, the transcriptions were coded and the significant data of each interview were extracted and grouped into various topics. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS The main worries of the 3 groups were along the same line. On the one hand, the importance of a coordinated multidisciplinary team in the same unit that provides the integral care. On the other hand, sport as a common interest in these adolescents, and the consideration of a positive relationship between leisure and quality of life, finding that their participation in physiotherapy groups of great use. To achieve this objective, it is necessary to improve the coordination between the hospital and the different groups. The parents also demanded better cover in the social and psychological care offered by the hospital. Lastly, the importance of humanising the care was mentioned (privacy, adapting of structures, transmission of information, sexuality…).
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- I Almendro-Martínez
- Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Gestión de Calidad, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Medicina Preventiva y Gestión de Calidad, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación Infantil, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación Infantil, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación Infantil, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación Infantil, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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