Mental Health Specialist Video Consultations Versus Treatment-as-Usual for Patients With Depression or Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care: Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most people affected by depression or anxiety disorders are treated solely by their primary care physician. Access to specialized mental health care is impeded by patients' comorbidity and immobility in aging societies and long waiting times at the providers' end. Video-based integrated care models may leverage limited resources more efficiently and provide timely specialized care in primary care settings.

Objective

The study aims to evaluate the feasibility of mental health specialist video consultations with primary care patients with depression or anxiety disorders.

Methods

Participants were recruited by their primary care physicians during regular practice visits. Patients who had experienced at least moderate symptoms of depression and/or anxiety disor

SUBMITTER: Tonnies J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7998325 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature