Mental healthcare and pragmatic shared decision-making in general practice: An interview study.

Background: Healthcare providers in general practice are expected to deliver mental healthcare to patients through shared decision-making (SDM). It is unclear if they perceive their SDM to be affected by challenging circumstances in mental healthcare, eg, how waiting time for therapy plays a role.

Aim: To explore how healthcare providers and patients in general practice engage in SDM, given the challenging circumstances in mental healthcare.