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In 21 semi-structured videocall interviews across two central Scottish health boards, acute cardiac care for people with severe mental illness after myocardial infarction is shaped by stigma, clinician uncertainty, and organisational constraints.
- Why it matters: Disparities in acute cardiac care for people with severe mental illness are documented, but the patient and clinician factors driving inequities are not well understood.
- What they did: From July 2023 to April 2024, the team interviewed 8 patients and 13 healthcare professionals, then used reflexive thematic analysis in NVivo to identify three themes.
- The result: Positive experiences linked to empathic, listened-to care and clear communication, while barriers included limited mental health training, diagnostic uncertainty, medication continuity disruptions, and system-level gaps in protocols and liaison psychiatry.
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