Clinical outcomes of integrated psychiatric and general medical care

Community Ment Health J. 2008 Jun;44(3):147-54. doi: 10.1007/s10597-007-9117-4. Epub 2007 Dec 11.

Abstract

This pilot study explored the feasibility of providing integrated primary and psychiatric care in a primary care setting and compared preliminary outcomes to those from a traditional care model. The study population consisted of 23 patients who received integrated medical and psychiatric care in a primary care clinic and 23 comparison patients who received medical care in a primary care clinic and psychiatric care in a separate mental health clinic. This study suggests that integrated care can be provided to chronically mentally ill patients in a primary care setting and generate outcomes comparable to those of standard care.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / therapy
  • Mental Health Services
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Primary Health Care*
  • Psychiatric Nursing*