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The Implementation of Current UK Guidance for the Treatment of Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

Year: 2026

Type: review

Study design: Systematic Review

Abstract: This review identified an implementation gap between best practice guidance and the provision of care for co-occurring conditions in the UK setting, which needs to be explored across a global context. There were positive examples of strategies to implement the guidance, particularly from small-scale intervention evaluations, yet studies of larger scale real-world intervention implementation are needed.

Source: Journal of Dual Diagnosis

DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2026.2726794

Authors: Zoe Swithenbank, Patricia Irizar, Lauren Halsall, Jo-Anne Puddephatt, Phil Parkes, Amy O’Donnell, Colin Angus, Colin Drummond, Kat Jackson, Laura Goodwin

Institutions: Lancaster University, Liverpool John Moores University, Edge Hill University, Newcastle University, University of Sheffield, King's College London

Language: English

Topic: Health Policy Implementation Science

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: National Institute for Health and Care Research

Awards: Improving treatment pathways and outcomes for people with co-occurring mental health problems and alcohol use disorders, ADEPT: Using complexity science and digital technology to improve co-morbid Alcohol use disorder and DEpression Prevention and Treatment

OpenAlex ID: W7212120664

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