Improving access to psychological therapies and older people: findings from the Eastern Region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evaluations of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) scheme have not yet focused on minority subgroups. This paper aims to evaluate accessibility, waiting times and clinical outcomes of IAPT for older adults.

Methods

All referrals from six Primary Care Trusts (PCT) in the East of England were used in this analysis. During each session, the therapist recorded information on anxiety symptoms using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-7) and depressive symptoms with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Waiting times, type of referrals and reliable recovery rates were investigated.

Results

Older adults accounted for only 4% of all the IAPT referrals made between September 2008 and July 2010 in the Eastern Region. Waiting tim

SUBMITTER: Prina AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4007011 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature