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Long-term benefits of short-term quality improvement interventions for depressed youths in primary care

Asarnow, Joan Rosenbaum, Jaycox, Lisa H., Tang, Lingqi, Duan, Naihua, LaBorde, Anne P., Zeledon, Luis R., Anderson, Martin, Murray, Pamela J. +3 more·2009·American Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Quality improvement programs for depressed youths in primary care settings have been shown to improve 6-month clinical outcomes, but longer-term outcomes are unknown. The authors examined 6-, 12-, and 18-month outcomes of a primary care quality improvement intervention. METHOD: Primary care patients 13-21 years of age with current depressive symptoms were randomly assigned to a 6-month quality improvement intervention (N=211) or to treatment as usual enhanced with provider training (N=207). The quality improvement intervention featured expert leader teams to oversee implementation of the intervention; clinical care managers trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression to support patient evaluation and treatment; and support for patient and provider choice of treatments. RESULTS: The quality improvement intervention, relative to enhanced treatment as usual, lowered the likelihood of severe depression (Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale score > or =24) at 6 months; a similar trend at 18 months was not statistically significant. Path analyses revealed a significant indirect intervention effect on long-term depression due to the initial intervention improvement at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: In this randomized effectiveness trial of a primary care quality improvement intervention for depressed youths, the main effect of the intervention on outcomes was to decrease the likelihood of severe depression at the 6-month outcome assessment. These early intervention-related improvements conferred additional long-term protection through a favorable shift in illness course through 12 and 18 months.

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Asarnow, J. R., Jaycox, L. H., Tang, L., Duan, N., LaBorde, A. P., Zeledon, L. R., Anderson, M., Murray, P. J., Landon, C., Rea, M. M., & Wells, K. B.
Affiliations
University of California, Los Angeles (US)
Venue
American Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2009-09
Volume
166
Issue
9
Pages
1002-1010
ISSN
  • 0002-953X (ISSN-L)
  • 1535-7228
OpenAlex
W2030911911
Cited by
85
References
37
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FWCI
9.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5p30mh068639-05)
  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS09908)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (P30-MH068639)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
adolescent depression, primary care, quality improvement intervention, long-term outcomes, severe depression, care managers, provider training, clinical course, usual care
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Community Mental Health Services, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Depressive Disorder, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Primary Health Care, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Quality Assurance, Health Care, Quality of Life, Severity of Illness Index, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Total Quality Management

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