Supporting the psychosocial needs of patients in general practice: the role of a voluntary referral service
Supporting the psychosocial needs of patients in general practice: the role of a voluntary referral service
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DOI:
10.1016/s0738-3991(02)00247-1
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发表时间:
2004-01-01
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Faulkner, M
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作者:
Faulkner, M
This qualitative study describes and analyses the key features of a practice based voluntary referral service called the Patient Support Service (PSS). This involved collecting interview data from I I service users and 8 service providers, which was analysed using 'Framework,' a qualitative method of applied policy research. The study findings describe the PSS, its perceived effectiveness and barriers to service provision. Following this, a series of strategic recommendations for service development are presented. It is concluded that voluntary patient referral services, such as the PSS, broaden the referral options available for managing patients with psychosocial problems in primary care. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.