One-year postcollaborative depression care trial outcomes among predominantly Hispanic diabetes safety net patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine sustained effectiveness in reducing depression symptoms and improving depression care 1 year following intervention completion.

Method

Of 387 low-income, predominantly Hispanic diabetes patients with major depression symptoms randomized to 12-month socioculturally adapted collaborative care (psychotherapy and/or antidepressants, telephone symptom monitoring/relapse prevention) or enhanced usual care, 264 patients completed 2-year follow-up. Depression symptoms (Symptom Checklist-20 [SCL-20], Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9]), treatment receipt, diabetes symptoms and quality of life were assessed 24 months postenrollment using intent-to-treat analyses.

Results

At 24 months, more intervention patients received ongoi

SUBMITTER: Ell K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3175272 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature