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ArticleBMC health services research2025

Providers' insight into quality mental health services - Context-Mechanism-Outcome (CMO) approach.

Eric Badu, Anthony Paul O'Brien, Rebecca Mitchell, Akwasi Osei

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Eric BaduSocial Policy Research Centre, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia. e.badu@unsw.edu.au.
Anthony Paul O'BrienSchool Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.
Rebecca MitchellMacquarie Business School, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, Ryde, NSW, Australia.
Akwasi OseiGhana Mental Health Authority, Ghana Health Services, Accra, Ghana.

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Abstract

backgroundEvaluation frameworks are relevant to understanding health service providers' views regarding existing services and possible improvements, but their application to mental health services is limited, particularly in Low Middle-Income Countries. AIM/QUESTION: To identify a program theory that explains the contextual factors and mechanisms that could enhance mental health service outcomes in Ghana.

methodA three-phase approach was followed: initial theory and assumption, analysis, and CMO configuration. Systematic reviews were used to develop a middle-range theory and assumptions in phase 1. A purposive sample of 30 mental health professionals was recruited to participate in in-depth interviews in phase 2. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data and further configure the CMO in phase 3.

resultsThe analysis identified five CMO configurations: ripple effects and financing source sustainability; unavailability of modern equipment and logistics to support holistic services; promoting inclusivity and geographical proximity of services; information, sensitization, and awareness encourage mental health quality; and monitoring and evaluation improve mental health service quality.

conclusionThis study concludes that government stakeholders should integrate mental health services into the ongoing insurance policy and provide adequate modern equipment and logistics. Moreover, mechanisms and priorities given to vulnerable consumers should be integrated into policies.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth PersonnelMental Health ServicesQuality of Health CareAdultFemaleGhanaHumansInterviews as TopicMaleQualitative ResearchContextGhanaMechanismMental health servicesOutcomeQuality improvementsRealistic evaluation

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PMCPMC11834691

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