Healthcare professionals' views on factors influencing persistent somatic symptoms - ARISE-HCP online survey across countries
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Healthcare professionals' views on factors influencing persistent somatic symptoms - ARISE-HCP online survey across countries. / Kustra-Mulder, Aleksandra; Liebau, Martin; Grewer, Georg; Rosmalen, Judith G M; Cosci, Fiammetta; Rymaszewska, Joanna; Löwe, Bernd; Weigel, Angelika.
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T1 - Healthcare professionals' views on factors influencing persistent somatic symptoms - ARISE-HCP online survey across countries
AU - Kustra-Mulder, Aleksandra
AU - Liebau, Martin
AU - Grewer, Georg
AU - Rosmalen, Judith G M
AU - Cosci, Fiammetta
AU - Rymaszewska, Joanna
AU - Löwe, Bernd
AU - Weigel, Angelika
N1 - Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
PY - 2024/5/8
Y1 - 2024/5/8
N2 - OBJECTIVE: The Health Care Online Survey Europe-Healthcare Professionals (ARISE-HCP) cross-sectionally investigated healthcare professionals' (HCPs) views on healthcare factors influencing the symptom course of persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) across four European countries.METHODS: An online survey was developed for HCPs experienced in PSS care in Germany, Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands. The study employed a mixed-methods approach. Quantitatively, it assessed HCPs' perspectives on training, tools, and consultation times. Qualitatively, it explored their perceptions of healthcare-related factors influencing the PSS symptom course and systemic barriers encountered in treatment and diagnosis.RESULTS: Overall, 258 HCPs participated: 152 from the Netherlands, 46 from Germany, 30 from Italy, and 30 from Poland (67% female, mean age = 47.68 ± 11.64 years). HCPs' views on PSS training, tool adequacy, and consultation time sufficiency differed significantly. Regarding symptom persistence and deterioration, HCPs from Italy and Poland highlighted access-related issues, whereas German and Dutch HCPs focused on care implementation. Across all countries, interdisciplinary collaboration was mentioned as important for symptom improvement. A more holistic approach was advocated, emphasizing the need for comprehensive PSS-focused training and the integration of these practices in care delivery, service coordination, and patient engagement.CONCLUSION: Healthcare factors associated with the course of PSS and systemic treatment and diagnosis barriers varied across different countries, highlighting the importance of considering country-specific factors in managing PSS. Taking tailored measures to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and HCP education is essential for improving patient outcomes, and sharing knowledge about effective healthcare practices across countries can improve patient care. Future research should focus on identifying systemic barriers to optimal care and developing country-specific interventions.
AB - OBJECTIVE: The Health Care Online Survey Europe-Healthcare Professionals (ARISE-HCP) cross-sectionally investigated healthcare professionals' (HCPs) views on healthcare factors influencing the symptom course of persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) across four European countries.METHODS: An online survey was developed for HCPs experienced in PSS care in Germany, Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands. The study employed a mixed-methods approach. Quantitatively, it assessed HCPs' perspectives on training, tools, and consultation times. Qualitatively, it explored their perceptions of healthcare-related factors influencing the PSS symptom course and systemic barriers encountered in treatment and diagnosis.RESULTS: Overall, 258 HCPs participated: 152 from the Netherlands, 46 from Germany, 30 from Italy, and 30 from Poland (67% female, mean age = 47.68 ± 11.64 years). HCPs' views on PSS training, tool adequacy, and consultation time sufficiency differed significantly. Regarding symptom persistence and deterioration, HCPs from Italy and Poland highlighted access-related issues, whereas German and Dutch HCPs focused on care implementation. Across all countries, interdisciplinary collaboration was mentioned as important for symptom improvement. A more holistic approach was advocated, emphasizing the need for comprehensive PSS-focused training and the integration of these practices in care delivery, service coordination, and patient engagement.CONCLUSION: Healthcare factors associated with the course of PSS and systemic treatment and diagnosis barriers varied across different countries, highlighting the importance of considering country-specific factors in managing PSS. Taking tailored measures to enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and HCP education is essential for improving patient outcomes, and sharing knowledge about effective healthcare practices across countries can improve patient care. Future research should focus on identifying systemic barriers to optimal care and developing country-specific interventions.
U2 - 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111695
DO - 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111695
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
C2 - 38762407
SP - 111695
JO - J PSYCHOSOM RES
JF - J PSYCHOSOM RES
SN - 0022-3999
ER -
