Elements of Integrated Behavioral Health Associated with Primary Care Provider Confidence in Managing Depression at Community Health Centers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is most often treated by primary care providers (PCPs), but low self-efficacy in caring for depression may impede adequate management. We aimed to identify which elements of integrated behavioral health (BH) were associated with greater confidence among PCPs in identifying and managing depression.

Design

Mailed cross-sectional surveys in 2016.

Participants

BH leaders and PCPs caring for adult patients at community health centers (CHCs) in 10 midwestern states.

Main measures

Survey items asked about depression screening, systems to support care, availability and integration of BH, and PCP attitudes and experiences. PCPs rated their confidence in diagnosing, assessing severity, providing counseling, and prescribing medication for depression

SUBMITTER: Staab EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9485335 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature