Remote Collaborative Depression Care Program for Adolescents in Araucania Region, Chile: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite evidence on efficacious interventions, a great proportion of depressed adolescents do not receive evidence-based treatment and have no access to specialized mental health care. Remote collaborative depression care (RCDC) may help to reduce the gap between needs and specialized mental health services.

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of an RCDC intervention for adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD) living in the Araucanía Region, Chile.

Methods

A cluster randomized, assessor-blind trial was carried out at 16 primary care centers in the Araucanía Region, Chile. Before randomization, all participating primary care teams were trained in clinical guidelines for the treatment

SUBMITTER: Martinez V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5812981 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature