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Experiences of Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions for Common Mental Health Disorders in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Groups: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

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  • Kate Bernard

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK)

  • Josephine M. Wildman

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
    National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) for the North-East and North Cumbria (NENC), Newcastle NE4 5TG, UK)

  • Louise M. Tanner

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
    National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Innovation Observatory, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK)

  • Akvile Stoniute

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
    National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Innovation Observatory, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK)

  • Madeleine Still

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK)

  • Rhiannon Green

    (National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Innovation Observatory, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK)

  • Claire Eastaugh

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK)

  • Sarah Sowden

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
    National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) for the North-East and North Cumbria (NENC), Newcastle NE4 5TG, UK)

  • Katie H. Thomson

    (Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4AA, UK
    National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) for the North-East and North Cumbria (NENC), Newcastle NE4 5TG, UK)

Abstract

Common mental health disorders (CMDs) disproportionately affect people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. Non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as ‘social prescribing’ and new models of care and clinical practice, are becoming increasingly prevalent in primary care. However, little is known about how these interventions work and their impact on socioeconomic inequalities in health. Focusing on people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, this systematic review aims to: (1) explore the mechanisms by which non-pharmaceutical primary care interventions impact CMD-related health outcomes and inequalities; (2) identify the barriers to, and facilitators of, their implementation in primary care. This study is a systematic review of qualitative studies. Six bibliographic databases were searched (Medline, ASSIA, CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo and Scopus) and additional grey literature sources were screened. The included studies were thematically analysed. Twenty-two studies were included, and three themes were identified: (1) agency; (2) social connections; (3) socioeconomic environment. The interventions were experienced as being positive for mental health when people felt a sense of agency and social connection. The barriers to effectiveness and engagement included socioeconomic deprivation and underfunding of community sector organisations. If non-pharmaceutical primary care interventions for CMDs are to avoid widening health inequalities, key socioeconomic barriers to their accessibility and implementation must be addressed.

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  • Kate Bernard & Josephine M. Wildman & Louise M. Tanner & Akvile Stoniute & Madeleine Still & Rhiannon Green & Claire Eastaugh & Sarah Sowden & Katie H. Thomson, 2023. "Experiences of Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions for Common Mental Health Disorders in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Groups: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(7), pages 1-23, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:7:p:5237-:d:1105086
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