Evaluation Study of TIDES Depression Care Quality Improvement Intervention

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Major Depression, PTSD

In brief

In spite of the impact on veteran�s health status and treatment cost, depression is under-diagnosed and under-treated. The goal of this study is to learn how to implement a previously tested, effective collaborative care model for improving the quality of depression care across multiple Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). To achieve this goal, we are conducting a randomized controlled trial of evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI), a dissemination method that relies on expert design and local implementation of evidence-based practice interventions. We hypothesize that EBQI will result in increased rates of assessment and appropriate management of depression. Results will be useful in designing realistic chronic care programs and performance measures for continuing care improvement.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT00105820
Run by: US Department of Veterans Affairs
People needed: 750
Starts: 2003-06-01
Expected to finish: 2006-03-01
Last updated by the study team: 2015-04-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Enrolled as a pt in the VA Healthcare System
screens positive for major depression
has a scheduled visit at a primary care site taking part in the study

You may not qualify if…

severe alcohol abuse
psychosis
dementia
acutely suicidal (at screening)
lack of access to or ability to use a phone

Where it is running

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA — Sepulveda, California, United States
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH — Cleveland, Ohio, United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA — Seattle, Washington, United States

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