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ArticleThe International journal of social psychiatry2025

Perspectives of healthcare professionals on cross-sectoral collaboration between mental health centers and municipalities: A qualitative study.

Kim Jørgensen, Rikke Juhl, Morten Hansen, Birgitte Lerbæk, Jesper Frederiksen, Emma Watson, Merete Bjerrum, Bengt Karlsson

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Kim JørgensenFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-9362-7600
Rikke JuhlSpecialized Nurse in Psychiatric and Child Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry Region Zealand, Roskilde, Denmark.
Morten HansenBostedsteamet, Ishøj, Kobenhavn O, Denmark.
Birgitte LerbækUnit for Psychiatric Research, Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.
Jesper FrederiksenZealand University Hospital, Medical Department, Roskilde, Denmark.
Emma WatsonNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Merete BjerrumResearch Unit of Nursing and Healthcare, Institute of Public Health, Aarhus University, Denmark.
Bengt KarlssonDepartment of Health, Social, and Welfare Studies, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Southeastern Norway, Drammen, Norway.

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Abstract

aimsThis paper aims to explore the intricacies of cross-sectoral collaboration in mental health care, focusing on the perspectives of health professionals across various disciplines. It seeks to understand how collaboration can enhance service delivery and patient outcomes while identifying existing challenges.

backgroundThe evolving healthcare landscape emphasizes the importance of integrating services across sectors, particularly in mental health care, to improve continuity and efficiency of care.

designThe study utilizes qualitative methods to investigate health professionals' experiences with cross-sectoral collaboration in mental health services.

methodsPurposive sampling was used to select 21 health professionals for focus group discussions held at a mental health center in Region Zealand, Denmark. Data was collected through these discussions, and content analysis was performed to extract key themes. The data collection took place in 2022. RESULTS/

findingsHealth professionals recognized the potential benefits of cross-sectoral collaboration, such as enhanced service delivery and improved patient outcomes. However, significant barriers were identified, including bureaucratic obstacles, communication gaps, and insufficient organizational support.

conclusionCross-sectoral collaboration in mental health care offers significant advantages, but challenges must be addressed to fully realize its potential. Efforts should focus on policy reforms, organizational support, and fostering interdisciplinary communication to improve care delivery.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCooperative BehaviorHealth PersonnelIntersectoral CollaborationMental Health ServicesAdultCitiesDenmarkFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchCollaborationhealthcare professionalsinterdisciplinarymental healthmunicipalitiesnursingpatient-centered carequalitative researchservice deliveryuser involvement

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PMCPMC12171049

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