Impact of the Therapy Capability Framework on the Provision of Physical Health Care in a Large Publicly Funded Mental Health Service

Geoffrey Lau; Justin Chapman; Sally Bennett; Pamela Meredith; Jeanette Sewell; Donni Johnston; Cassandra N Butler; Andrea Parker; Marianne Wyder

doi:10.1007/s10597-025-01497-2

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Impact of the Therapy Capability Framework on the Provision of Physical Health Care in a Large Publicly Funded Mental Health Service

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Impact of the Therapy Capability Framework on the Provision of Physical Health Care in a Large Publicly Funded Mental Health Service

Geoffrey Lau, Justin Chapman, Sally Bennett, Pamela Meredith, Jeanette Sewell, Donni Johnston, Cassandra N Butler, Andrea Parker and Marianne Wyder

Community Mental Health Journal, Vol.61, pp.1617-1624

2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-025-01497-2

PMCID: PMC12647328

PMID: 40748447

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Abstract

Mental health services

mental health

therapy capability

physical health

People with mental illness have poor physical health outcomes. While clinical staff recognise the value of physical health in mental healthcare, they report low confidence and a lack of resources and training. As a result, physical health needs are often unaddressed in routine care. A physical healthcare therapies capability framework (PHC TCF) was developed to support staff in developing capability in addressing the physical health needs of consumers of a large public mental health service. The aims of the current study were to evaluate: (i) staff capability in physical healthcare and the association with provision of service; (ii) changes in capability and service provision. Self-rated PHC TCF level and Provision of Service (POS) statistics for physical health assessment and intervention over 12-months were analysed. The nursing profession was associated with higher PHC TCF level than Allied Health (p <.01). While there was no significant change in PHC TCF levels, POS significantly increased over 12 months (z = -2.69, p =.007). This study demonstrated that a PHC TCF may be a useful tool to reinforce and implement physical health interventions in public mental health services.

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Title: Impact of the Therapy Capability Framework on the Provision of Physical Health Care in a Large Publicly Funded Mental Health Service
Authors: Geoffrey Lau (Corresponding Author) - The University of Queensland
Justin Chapman (Corresponding Author) - Metro South Health
Sally Bennett - The University of Queensland
Pamela Meredith - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Occupational Therapy
Jeanette Sewell - Metro South Health
Donni Johnston - Metro South Health
Cassandra N Butler (Author) - Metro South Health
Andrea Parker - Metro South Health
Marianne Wyder (Corresponding Author) - Metro South Health
Publication details: Community Mental Health Journal, Vol.61, pp.1617-1624
Publisher: Springer New York LLC
Date published: 2025
DOI: 10.1007/s10597-025-01497-2
ISSN: 1573-2789
PMID: 40748447; PMC12647328
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Data Availability: Data related to this research is not available for sharing; however, may be available for ethically approved research subject to arrangement.
Grant note: This research was funded by a grant from the Allied Health Professions’ Office of Queensland (AHPOQ) Health Practitioner Research Scheme (HPRS).
Organisation Unit: School of Health; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Cancer Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991148340102621
Output Type: Journal article

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