National Dissemination Plan for Collaborative Care for Depression
Author Information
Author(s): Jeffrey L. Smith, John W. Williams Jr, Richard R. Owen, Lisa V. Rubenstein, Edmund Chaney
Primary Institution: VA Mental Health Quality Enhancement Research Initiative
Hypothesis
What strategies can effectively disseminate and implement collaborative care for depression across large healthcare systems?
Conclusion
The National Dissemination Plan is expected to enhance the likelihood of successful implementation and spread of collaborative care for depression in the VA healthcare system.
Supporting Evidence
- The National Dissemination Plan includes 18 goals across four key areas: guidelines, training, marketing, and informatics support.
- Initial progress includes updating VA clinical practice guidelines and training for clinical staff on collaborative care.
- Barriers encountered include limited time for team members and frequent turnover of key organizational leaders.
Takeaway
This study is about creating a plan to help doctors and hospitals work together better to treat depression in veterans. It shows that teamwork and good training can make a big difference.
Methodology
An evidence-based quality improvement process was used to develop the National Dissemination Plan, involving feedback from researchers and VA clinical leaders.
Limitations
The lack of a specific conceptual framework to guide the development of the National Dissemination Plan may overlook important factors.
Participant Demographics
Participants included VA researchers and clinical leaders with expertise in depression treatment and implementation science.
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