Improving Health for Hispanics with Serious Mental Illness
Author Information
Author(s): Cabassa Leopoldo J, Druss Benjamin, Wang Yuanjia, Lewis-Fernández Roberto
Primary Institution: New York State Psychiatric Institute
Hypothesis
Can a collaborative planning approach improve the implementation of a healthcare manager intervention for Hispanics with serious mental illness?
Conclusion
The study aims to modify a healthcare manager intervention to better serve Hispanics with serious mental illness and assess its feasibility and acceptability.
Supporting Evidence
- Hispanics with serious mental illness have higher rates of obesity and diabetes, increasing their risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Community-based participatory research can help adapt healthcare interventions to better fit the needs of diverse populations.
- Care manager interventions have been shown to improve health outcomes for people with serious mental illness.
Takeaway
This study is trying to make healthcare better for Hispanic people with serious mental health issues by changing how care is provided to fit their needs.
Methodology
The study uses a multiphase approach including community advisory boards, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, and a pilot study to assess the intervention's feasibility and acceptability.
Limitations
The study is limited to one public outpatient mental health clinic in New York City, which may affect generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants are primarily Hispanic adults with serious mental illness, mostly of Dominican descent.
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