Outcomes of two quality improvement implementation interventions for depression services in adults with substance use problems.

ABSTRACT: Background: Comorbid depression and substance use disorders (SUDs) are associated with poor health and social outcomes disproportionately affecting under-resourced communities.Objectives: To test the hypothesis that a coalition approach to collaborative care (CC) for depression would improve outcomes of hazardous drinking and behavioral health hospitalizations, relative to technical assistance, for individuals with comorbid substance use problems. Substance use problems were defined by meeting criteria for DSM-IV substance abuse or dependence, hazardous drinking by AUDIT-C, or treatment in a SUD program within the prior 6 months.Methods: Two depression CC implementation approaches were compared: Resources for Services (RS) provided expert technical support for CC toolk

SUBMITTER: Morton I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9070025 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature