Differential Effectiveness of Depression Disease Management for Rural and Urban Primary Care Patients
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Informing Primary Care Depression Intervention: A Comparison of Hospitalization Rates in Depressed Rural and Urban Patients
Scott Adams, PsyD
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Power point presentation
Objectives:
Differential Effectiveness
1. The structure and function of collaborative care models of depression treatment in primary care
2. Research findings regarding rural/urban differences in collaborative care effects
3. The implications of this research on policy and future study
Primary Care Depression Intervention
1. The relationship of insurance to treatment of depression in primary care and specialty mental health treatment.
2. Research findings regarding rural/urban differences in these structures.
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The implications of this research on policy and future study.
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Scott Adams is a clinical psychologist and Senior Research Associate for the WICHE Mental Health Program. Dr. Adams is also a lead researcher in the WICHE Center for Rural Mental Health Research. His clinical specialties include depression, psychotic disorders, combat-related PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder. He also specializes in rural mental health.
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