What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to explore the expanding role of nurses in delivering mental health care within primary health care systems.

February 9, 2026Open Access

“It’s more than just physical care”: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis of nurses’ evolving role in providing mental health care within primary health care systems

ARAlireza RafiIsfahan University of Medical Sciences ANArash Neshati BFBita FalahiLorestan University of Medical Sciences

Key Points

The research aims to explore the expanding role of nurses in delivering mental health care within primary health care systems.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Performed a qualitative meta-synthesis of findings
Analyzed barriers and facilitators related to mental health interventions
Nurses effectively address stigma associated with mental health
Tailored interventions lead to improved patient outcomes
Mandatory training and resource allocation are necessary for enhanced impacts

Abstract

Nurses are instrumental in advancing mental health equity in PHC systems by addressing stigma, overcoming barriers, delivering tailored interventions, and leading collaborative care. Enhancing their impact requires mandatory mental health training, resource allocation, interprofessional frameworks, and further research in diverse global contexts.

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Rafi et al. (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698979f5f0ec2af6756e80e0 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-026-03210-y

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