scholarly journals Challenges faced by primary care services regarding access to care and mental health - the reality of a family health unit in Portugal during the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Gough ◽  
Joana Paço
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Access To Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services

scholarly journals Screening Neurocognitive Disorders in Primary Care Services: The Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 158-158
Author(s):  
Constanca Paul ◽  
Susana Sousa ◽  
Pedro Santos ◽  
Rónán O’Caoimh ◽  
William Molloy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Mental Health Concerns

Abstract Neurocognitive Disorders (NCD) is an increasingly common condition in the community. The General Practitioner (GP) in Primary Care Services (PCS), have a crucial role in early detection of NCD and is usually the first professional to detect the signs of MCI. The objective of this study was to test the feasibility and utility of the cognitive screening instrument QMCI in Primary Care. A community sample of 436 people 65+ living in the community was randomly selected from a larger group of old people with mental health concerns (N=2734), referred by their GPs. The mean age of the sample was 75.2 years (sd 7.2), with 41.3% men and 58.7% women; 60.4% married followed by 28.7% widows. The education level was low with 21% illiterate and 69,8% people with 4 years education. The QMCI mean was 37.1/100 (sd 16.2). The amount of people screening positive for cognitive impairment QMCI (<62/100) was 94.2%. In the distribution of people with cognitive impairment by Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) three recoded categories, of the 286 people 76,1% where classified as having very mild or mild impairment, 19,4% moderate or moderately serious and 4,5% severe or very severe impairment. These results confirm the perception of GPs about their clients having mental health concerns and the ability of QMCI accurately discriminate MCI. The QMCI is very brief (3-5mins) fitting the short time of GPs to assess cognitive status and timely refer clients to nonpharmacological interventions that could postpone NCD symptoms.

scholarly journals Health-Care Waste: Knowledge of Primary Care nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 2367-2375 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Mhirdaui Sanches ◽  
Karen Sayuri Mekaro ◽  
Rosely Moralez de Figueiredo ◽  
Silvia Carla da Silva André
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Chemical Waste ◽  
Know How ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Nurses ◽  
Health Care Waste

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the knowledge of nurses on Health-Care Waste Management (HCW) in Family Health Units (FHU) of São Carlos city, São Paulo State. Method: exploratory, descriptive and quantitative approach. The research was carried out with nurses of 16 FHU of the municipality of São Carlos-SP. Data were collected through an interview using a tool validated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: it is noteworthy that 68.7% (11) of the nurses did not know how to describe how chemical waste was sorted. In addition, regarding the treatment of HCW, 50.0% (8) of the nurses did not know if the general waste were subjected to some type of treatment. Conclusion: the HCW management can be considered a challenge in the nurses' agenda inserted in the Primary Care services, which refers to the need to implement periodic training on the management of this waste.

scholarly journals Business as Un-usual: Access to mental health and primary care services for people with severe mental illness during the COVID-19 restrictions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Newbronner ◽  
Panagiotis Spanakis ◽  
Ruth Wadman ◽  
Suzanne Crosland ◽  
Paul Heron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support

Aims: To explore: how satisfied people with severe mental illness (SMI) are with the support received during the pandemic; understand any difficulties encountered when accessing both mental health and primary care services; consider ways to mitigate these difficulties; and assess the perceived need for future support from mental health services. Materials and Methods: A representative sample was drawn from a large transdiagnostic clinical cohort of people with SMI, which was recruited between April 2016 and March 2020. The sample was re-surveyed a few months after the beginning of the restrictions. Descriptive frequency statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data. The free text responses were analysed thematically. Results: 367 participants responded to the survey. Two thirds were receiving support from mental health services with the rest supported in primary care or self-managing. A quarter thought they would need more mental health support in the coming year. Half had needed to used community mental health services during the pandemic and the majority had been able to get support. A minority reported that their mental health had deteriorated but they had either not got the supported they wanted or had not sought help. The biggest service change was the reduction in face-to-face appointments and increasing use of phone and video call support. Nearly half of those using mental health services found this change acceptable or even preferred it; acceptability was influenced by several factors. Participants were more likely to be satisfied with support received when seen in person. Discussion: Although most participants were satisfied with the mental health support they had received, a minority were not. This, couple with findings on future need for mental health support has implications for post pandemic demand on services. Remote care has brought benefits but also risks that it could increase inequalities in access to services.

Mental health and contact with primary care services in old age

1987 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Morgan ◽  
Helen Dallosso ◽  
Shah Ebrahim ◽  
Tom Arie ◽  
Peter Fentem
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services

Use of mental health and primary care services by caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder: a preliminary study

2005 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah A Perlick ◽  
Jill M Hohenstein ◽  
John F Clarkin ◽  
Richard Kaczynski ◽  
Robert A Rosenheck
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Preliminary Study

A model integrating mental health and primary care services for families with HIV

1993 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 290-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham Feingold ◽  
William R. Slammon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services

scholarly journals Utilization of VA Mental Health and Primary Care Services Among Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans With Depression: The Influence of Gender and Ethnicity Status

2014 ◽  
Vol 179 (5) ◽  
pp. 515-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teri D. Davis ◽  
Tisha L. Deen ◽  
John C. Fortney ◽  
Greer Sullivan ◽  
Teresa J. Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services

scholarly journals Referrals from primary care to community mental health teams: what’s missing?

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 334
Author(s):  
Cath Allwood ◽  
Anthony O'Brien ◽  
Paul Glue
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
Electronic Referral

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTIONTransfer of care from primary to specialist mental health services almost always requires a referral by hardcopy letter or sent via a structured electronic form. The quality and content of referrals can vary, leading to delays in treatment. AIMThe aim of the research was to explore the quality and content of referral letters received by two urban New Zealand community mental health teams. METHODSA retrospective audit of 4 months’ worth of referrals (n=92) from primary care to specialist mental health services was undertaken using an audit tool created from a review of literature. RESULTSThe audit identified gaps in the information provided by referrers, including a lack of evidence of treatment in primary care before referral, risk information, information relating to physical health concerns or co-existing problems, evidence of client consent to referral, and recording of ethnicity. Thirty-seven percent of referrals were considered to be of poor quality. Compared to hardcopy letters, referrals generated by an electronic referral system were of a better quality and contained more information. More than 40% of referrals were not accepted, although the reasons for this were not assessed as part of this audit. DISCUSSIONBetter integration of primary and secondary mental health care by using electronic referral templates may reduce the number of inappropriate or incomplete referrals. Referrals from primary care to specialist mental health services vary in content and quality, with many falling below a level that specialist services can accept. This impacts on the efficacy of services and ultimately on patients’ journeys between primary and secondary care. Development of a standard referral template for use by primary care services may improve the quality of referrals.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document