Depression Care for Patients at Home (Depression CAREPATH)

Martha L. Bruce, Thomas Sheeran, Patrick J. Raue, Catherine F. Reilly, Rebecca L. Greenberg, Judith C. Pomerantz, Barnett S. Meyers, Mark I. Weinberger, Christine L. Johnston
2011 Home Healthcare Nurse  
High levels of depressive symptoms are common and contribute to poorer clinical outcomes even in geriatric patients who are already taking antidepressant medication. The Depression CARE for PATients at Home (Depression CAREPATH) intervention was designed for managing depression as part of ongoing care for medical and surgical patients. The intervention provides Home Health Agencies the resources needed to implement depression care management as part of routine clinical practice.
doi:10.1097/nhh.0b013e31821fe9f7 pmid:21716043 pmcid:PMC3520069 fatcat:dymuyhnblrftjpfq4qwbw4vtgi