Abstract:Background: UK policy recognises the interdependence of physical and mental health, but the failure to define Parity of Esteem (PoE) in any depth, challenges its implementation. There are at least two shortcomings in current PoE implementation; the lack of specificity in its operational components and progress indicators and the sub-optimal ‘siloed’ approach to its redress. Methods: This is a descriptive qualitative study employing 27 qualitative interviews and the World Health Organisation (WHO) system domain… Show more
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