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The impact of Covid-19 on Belgian mental health care: A Delphi study among psychosocial health professionals, patients, and informal caretakers

Psychology

The impact of Covid-19 on Belgian mental health care: A Delphi study among psychosocial health professionals, patients, and informal caretakers

N. V. D. Cruyce, E. V. Hoof, et al.

Explore the significant yet overlooked psychosocial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in Belgium, revealed through a comprehensive Delphi study involving 113 experts. This research by Nele Van den Cruyce, Elke Van Hoof, Lode Godderis, Sylvie Gerard, and Frédérique Van Leuven highlights urgent issues such as increasing social inequalities and mental strain.

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Abstract
This Delphi study investigated the impact of Covid-19 on psychosocial health and care in Belgium. A three-round process involved 113 psychosocial experts (professionals, patients, informal caregivers). Consensus was reached on most statements, highlighting increased social inequalities, constant mental strain from fear of contamination, and a lack of strategic vision for psychosocial care. The study concludes that the pandemic's psychosocial impact is underappreciated and unequally distributed.
Publisher
Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Dec 21, 2021
Authors
Nele Van den Cruyce, Elke Van Hoof, Lode Godderis, Sylvie Gerard, Frédérique Van Leuven
Tags
Covid-19
psychosocial health
social inequalities
mental strain
Belgium
Delphi study
health care

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