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Exploring interprofessional collaboration during the implementation of a parent-infant mental health service: A qualitative study.
- Source :
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Journal of Interprofessional Care . Nov/Dec2023, Vol. 37 Issue 6, p877-885. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- We examined interprofessional working in a newly implemented parent-infant mental health service team supporting families experiencing bonding and attachment difficulties. The aim was to identify forms of interprofessional work undertaken, barriers and facilitators of this work, and families' and healthcare professionals' perceptions of it. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 21 stakeholders (5 parents, 4 team clinicians, 9 service referrers, 3 service commissioners) and were analyzed thematically. Interprofessional activities identified included building the service team's cohesion and shared practice, building partner networks, interagency communication, coordination of roles, and raising awareness of infant mental health and parent-infant relationship needs. Enablers and barriers to interprofessional working were broadly consistent with findings from previous studies of related services, but with additional emphasis on consultative work as an enabler. Healthcare professionals reported benefiting from the case consultations and training on infant mental health provided by the service team. Parents reported that good interprofessional working enhanced satisfaction and engagement with the service. Findings indicate the centrality of interprofessional working for parent-infant mental health teams, with implications for future service implementation, service development, and understanding of mechanisms by which such services may influence family outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *HOSPITAL shared services
*INSTITUTIONAL cooperation
*MATERNAL health services
*RESEARCH methodology
*ATTITUDES of medical personnel
*INTERVIEWING
*COGNITION
*PARENT-infant relationships
*QUALITATIVE research
*FAMILY attitudes
*INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
*RESEARCH funding
*THEMATIC analysis
*MENTAL health services
*PARENTS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13561820
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Interprofessional Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173437218
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2022.2145274