Implementing work-related Mental-health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): findings of a parallel cluster randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health conditions arising from work are a rapidly increasing burden for individuals, employers and society, and are challenging to diagnose and treat.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention on increasing general practitioners' (GPs') adherence to the 'Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and management of work-related mental-health conditions in general practice' (the Guideline) and improve patient work and health and work outcomes.

Methods

Pragmatic hybrid III parallel cluster randomised controlled trial involving Australian GPs and their patients. GP clinics were randomly assigned to receive the intervention (GP participation in an academic detailing session, enrolment into a virtual community of practice, and receip

SUBMITTER: Mazza D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306257 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature