Evaluation of a transdiagnostic mental health intervention in German primary care: study protocol for a parallel-group, two-arm, cluster randomised controlled pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

General practitioners play an important role in the first-line care of individuals with mental health conditions. However, factors such as time constraints, limited experience in managing mental health conditions and high rates of comorbidity may hinder adequate treatment. To improve psychological care, adopting a transdiagnostic approach shows potential. Research on transdiagnostic interventions delivered by general practitioners is scarce. Thus, a transdiagnostic intervention adapted from the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders was developed specifically for primary care. In a parallel-group, two-arm, cluster randomised controlled pilot study, the transdiagnostic intervention will be evaluated for feasibility, acceptability and potenti

SUBMITTER: Ebert C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784113 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature