Depression care for patients at home (Depression CAREPATH): intervention development and implementation, part 1

Home Healthc Nurse. 2011 Jul-Aug;29(7):416-26. doi: 10.1097/NHH.0b013e31821fe9f7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Community Health Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Depression / nursing*
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Health Plan Implementation*
  • Home Care Services / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Diagnosis / methods*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Prevalence
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care
  • United States