Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness, Weight Gain, Psychotic Disorder

In brief

This project evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a care model to improve treatment for schizophrenia within the context of diverse VA practices and priorities. The project provides information to VA clinicians and managers about Veterans with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are overweight and/or who would like to return to competitive work. The project facilitates reorganization of care practices in order to get veterans needed and desired services around wellness and work. The project creates a platform that other clinical and research interventions can build upon to improve care, and is designed to inform a national strategy for implementing evidence-based care in schizophrenia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00137280

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

1067

Starts

2007-06-13

Expected to finish

2011-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2018-02-22

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Clinicians and Managers:
• Psychiatrists, Case Managers, Nurses, Supported Employment workers Nutritionists, Local Recovery Coordinators, and Quality Improvement experts working at one of the participating VA Medical Centers
• Patients:
• At least 18 years old
• Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, or schizophreniform disorder
• At least 1 treatment visit with a clinician at the clinic during the 6 months prior to enrollment and then at least 1 treatment visit with a clinician at the clinic during the 5 months of enrollment.

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA — Long Beach, California, United States
• VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA — West Los Angeles, California, United States
• Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA — Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
• VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, North Las Vegas, NV — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
• Northport VA Medical Center, Northport, NY — Northport, New York, United States
• James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY — The Bronx, New York, United States
• Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX — Houston, Texas, United States
• Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX — Temple, Texas, United States

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