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Managing common mental health disorders in primary care: conceptual models and evidence base
- Authors:
- BOWER Peter, GILBODY Simon
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 9.04.05, 2005, pp.839-842.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
The trend is towards greater use of research evidence (especially systematic reviews) in the development of health policy. However, systematic reviews have traditionally been designed for clinical decision making, and linking such evidence to the broader perspectives and goals of policy makers is complex. In such cases, conceptual models are often useful. Models are abstract representations of complex areas. The authors attempt to illustrate the way in which such models can assist in the application of evidence from systematic reviews to policy, using the example of mental health care in primary care. They discuss models, goals and models of quality improvement of mental health care in primary care, and integrating conceptual models with the evidence base. Applying evidence from systematic reviews to policy and service development is important, but several practical barriers exist; including the gap between the narrow focus of research studies and the broader perspectives of policy makers. Conceptual models are abstract representations of complex issues: they can simplify issues and more clearly highlight the relation between particular research studies and the broader context. This paper shows the application of conceptual models concerning service structure, burden and quality improvement in the context of mental health care in primary care. The application of conceptual models may help bridge the gap between the results of research and the needs of policy makers.
Primary care and mental health problems
- Authors:
- BOWER Peter, MEAD Nicola, GASK Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 30.4.97, 1997, pp.58-59.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Looks at the role of community nurses in dealing with patients with psychological difficulties.