The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview is useful and well accepted as part of the clinical assessment for depression and anxiety in primary care: a mixed-methods study

Table 3 Summary of findings for experiences and perceptions of using the MINI

Main category	PATIENTS category	INTERVIEWERS category	REFERRING GPs category	Corresponding item in the questionnaires
Perceived strengths of the MINI	Structured format and detailed questions that often capture the problem			P4, P10, I2
Perceived strengths of the MINI	The MINI does not evoke negative emotions		MINI does not evoke emotions	P3, P5, I8
Perceived advantages of using the MINI for GPs	More accurate diagnoses facilitate the work of the GP
Perceived advantages of using the MINI for GPs			A useful standard test for deeper investigations and selected patients
Perceived advantages of using the MINI for patients	New insight into the problem			P2, P9, I5
	The MINI is mostly meaningful			P1, P6, I10
	The MINI may lead to better treatment
Perceived weaknesses of the MINI	It is a constraint to only answer yes and no
	Some questions are problematic, and some common problems are not covered
	The results of the MINI may be biased			P8, I7
The duration of the MINI as a potential concern	The duration was acceptable	The MINI most often takes a short period of time		Time recording
The duration of the MINI as a potential concern		It could be problematic to fit the MINI into the GP consultation scheme
The MINI is an additional tool and a personal contact with the interviewer is important	The MINI is just one part of the diagnostic procedure and its role must be explained			P7, I6, I9
	The personal contact is important for most patients			P7, I6, I9

Categories that are similar across the participant groups, patients, interviewers (therapists or GPs) and referring GPs are placed on the same row; empty space indicates that the subject was not discussed

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