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

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

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Aims: This 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. Background: The evolving healthcare landscape emphasizes the importance of integrating services across sectors, particularly in mental health care, to improve continuity and efficiency of care. Design: The study utilizes qualitative methods to investigate health professionals’ experiences with cross-sectoral collaboration in mental health services. Methods: Purposive 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/findings: Health 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. Conclusion: Cross-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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  • Kim Jørgensen & Rikke Juhl & Morten Hansen & Birgitte Lerbæk & Jesper Frederiksen & Emma Watson & Merete Bjerrum & Bengt Karlsson, 2025. "Perspectives of healthcare professionals on cross-sectoral collaboration between mental health centers and municipalities: A qualitative study," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 71(4), pages 694-704, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:71:y:2025:i:4:p:694-704
    DOI: 10.1177/00207640241299387
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    1. Kim Jørgensen & Tonie Rasmussen & Morten Hansen & Kate Andreasson & Bengt Karlsson, 2021. "User Involvement in the Handover between Mental Health Hospitals and Community Mental Health: A Critical Discourse Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-13, March.
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