School-Based Integrated Care Within Sydney Local Health District: A Qualitative Study About Partnerships Between the Education and Health Sectors.

Introduction: The unmet physical and mental health needs of school-aged children (5-18 years) in New South Wales (NSW), stemming from poor access and engagement with healthcare, can be addressed by school-based integrated care (SBIC) models.This research aims to understand why and how partnerships between the health and education sector, in SBIC models, are important in providing care for children, and to identify the facilitating factors and barriers for implementation.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis.