Collaborative care model versus usual care for the management of musculoskeletal and co-existing mental health conditions: a randomised feasibility mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a future trial comparing the collaborative care model with usual care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and co-existing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Design

A single-centre, parallel-arm, one-to-one, randomised controlled trial design using a mixed-methods approach was used. semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted post intervention with all participants and staff respectively to explore acceptability towards the model and identify recommendations for improvements.

Setting

An orthopaedic rehabilitation outpatient tertiary hospital.

Participants

Adult patients with musculoskeletal conditions and co-existing moderate or severe symptoms of anxiety and depression attending out

SUBMITTER: Teixeira MJC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882312 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature