Table 3 Four emerging themes
Theme | Description |
|---|---|
Non-clinically orientated variance in practice | This theme involves changes to practice described by staff, including the rationale for treatment decisions that are often based upon resource availability rather than clinical need |
Diagnosis | This theme consists of staff beliefs and behaviours relating to the treatment and diagnosis of depression |
Capacity | This theme consists of the time to engage with research or to attend training and space to psychologically consider or incorporate learning into practice |
Staff economy | This theme was characterised by staff changes and shortages |