Patient perspectives on factors that influence continued treatment engagement in primary care behavioral health: A qualitative exploration.

Key Points

• The aim is to understand factors influencing patient treatment engagement in primary care behavioral health settings.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with patients in primary care behavioral health
• Analyzed patient responses to identify common factors affecting treatment engagement
• Assessed logistical challenges faced by patients in accessing care
• Identified psychotherapy common factors that enhance treatment engagement
• Revealed strengths of primary care behavioral health in improving care accessibility
• Highlighted persistent logistical challenges despite improved access to care