Table 3 Thematic focus group template used to guide analysis

Previous interaction with other mental health professionals:

Are mental health professionals seeking ongoing networks?

i. Collaboration

i. What evidence substantiates this response

Intra-disciplinary

Inter-disciplinary

ii. Systemic issues

Supportive structures

Unsupportive structures

How well have MHPN workshops facilitated collaboration?

How are ongoing networks being coordinated and who is involved?

i. Individual motivators

i. Role of the co-ordinator

Referrals

ii. Role of MHPN staff

Networking

Collaborative learning

Knowledge of other professionals’ roles

ii. Workshop style/format

iii. Facilitator factors

iv. Disciplinary mix

v. MHPN resources

How well have interdisciplinary networks been built?

What are the barriers to ongoing networks?

i. Ongoing resource issues

i. MHPN resources

Role of co-ordinator

ii. Role of the co-ordinator

Funding

iii. Role of MHPN staff/input of MHPN

Workshop structure

iv. Purpose of network

Clarity of purpose

v. Clarity of what works

ii. Individual factors

vi. Content of network meetings

iii. Other suggestions

vii. Local issues

Need for a Supporting structure (i.e. MHPN)

viii. MHPN online

Need for local model

ix. Professional mix

Topic/interest based vs. location based

Impact on practice and client outcomes:

What are the enablers of ongoing networks?

i. No impact

i. MHPN resources

No change in practice

ii. Role of the co-ordinator

Too soon

iii. Role of MHPN staff/input of MHPN

Difficult to measure

iv. Purpose of network

ii. Impact

v. Clarity of what works

Awareness within/between disciplines to refer to/consult

vi. Content of network meetings

vii. Local issues

Awareness of services in public/private sector

viii. MHPN online

Understanding of professional roles/skills

ix. Professional mix

Understanding of system/processes

Isolation/communication/collaboration with other professionals

Communication to other professionals (incl. reporting)

Skills

Client outcomes

How could the MHPN better engage health professionals who are less likely to be involved in networking activities?

Describe the best example of an ongoing network

i. Incentives

i. Processes

Food

ii. Strategies

Financial reimbursement

iii. Systems

Professional development points/training

iv. Resources

ii. Marketing

By whom/to whom?

Methods?

Local understanding of services

iii. Workshop structure

Mediums

Format

Purpose

Timing

How do the MHPN aims for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking match with your needs?

i. Ongoing resource issues

Government policy

MHPN funding/support

ii. Individual factors

Motivations

Older vs. newer practitioners

Public vs. private sector