Author:
Aragonès Enric,López-Cortacans Germán,Cardoner Narcís,Tomé-Pires Catarina,Porta-Casteràs Daniel,Palao Diego,Bellerino Eva,Cavero Myriam,Aguilar Eva,Subirà Marta,Caballero Antonia,Casaus Pilar,Monreal José Antonio,Pérez-Sola Víctor,Cirera Miquel,Loren Maite,Palacios Laura,
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Primary care plays a central role in the treatment of depression. Nonetheless, shortcomings in its management and suboptimal outcomes have been identified. Collaborative care models improve processes for the management of depressive disorders and associated outcomes. We developed a strategy to implement the INDI collaborative care program for the management of depression in primary health care centers across Catalonia. The aim of this qualitative study was to evaluate a trial implementation of the program to identify barriers, facilitators, and proposals for improvement.
Methods
One year after the implementation of the INDI program in 18 public primary health care centers we performed a qualitative study in which the opinions and experiences of 23 primary care doctors and nurses from the participating centers were explored in focus groups. We performed thematic content analysis of the focus group transcripts.
Results
The results were organized into three categories: facilitators, barriers, and proposals for improvement as perceived by the health care professionals involved. The most important facilitator identified was the perception that the INDI collaborative care program could be a useful tool for reorganizing processes and improving the management of depression in primary care, currently viewed as deficient. The main barriers identified were of an organizational nature: heavy workloads, lack of time, high staff turnover and shortages, and competing demands. Additional obstacles were inertia and resistance to change among health care professionals. Proposals for improvement included institutional buy-in to guarantee enduring support and the organizational changes needed for successful implementation.
Conclusions
The INDI program is perceived as a useful, viable program for improving the management of depression in primary care. Uptake by primary care centers and health care professionals, however, was poor. The identification and analysis of barriers and facilitators will help refine the strategy to achieve successful, widespread implementation.
Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03285659; Registered 18th September, 2017.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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