Implementing collaborative care programs for psychiatric disorders in medical settings: a practical guide

The objective of this article is to provide a practical guide to the implementation of collaborative care programs in real-world settings. Based on our experience delivering collaborative care programs, we provide: (a) specific, stepwise recommendations for the successful implementation of collaborative care in outpatient settings and (b) an examination of the additional benefits and challenges of collaborative care programs that begin during hospitalization.
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research