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Does the Introduction of Shared Care Therapists in Primary Health Care Impact Clients' Mental Health Symptoms and Functioning?

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
29 January 2009

Abstract

This study reports the results of two self-report measures (PHQ & SF-12v2) completed before and at the end of a therapeutic intervention in a shared mental health care program. A significant reduction in symptoms was noted for 5 diagnostic categories, including depression. Statistically significant improvement was found for items assessing general health, interference in activities and work due to emotional problems or pain, feelings of calm and peace, level of energy, depression, and interference with social activities. The results suggest that integration of mental health therapists within primary care practice settings may significantly improve participants' mental health symptoms and functioning.

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Cet article présente l'évaluation d'un programme de soins partagés en intervention thérapeutique dans le domaine de la santé mentale; les résultats ont été mesurés à l'aide de deux instruments d'autoévaluation, le PHQ et le SF-12v2. On note une réduction significative des symptômes liés à cinq types de diagnostics, dont la dépression. Les résultats montrent également une amélioration statistiquement significative à divers niveaux chez les participants: l'état de santé général, une diminution des répercussions de la souffrance ou des problèmes émotionnels sur les activités quotidiennes et le travail, une sensation accrue de calme et d'apaisement, une énergie croissante, le soulagement de la dépression et une diminution des répercussions de la maladie sur les activités sociales.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 27Number 2September 2008
Pages: 37 - 46

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Version of record online: 29 January 2009

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Randolph B. Goossen
Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba
J. Douglas Staley
Office of Clinical Research, St. Boniface General Hospital
Michelle L. Pearson
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

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