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Pilot study of enhanced social support with automated telephone monitoring after psychiatric hospitalization for depression.
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Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology . Feb2017, Vol. 52 Issue 2, p183-191. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>Following discharge, patients hospitalized for depression are at high risk for poor retention in outpatient care and adverse outcomes.<bold>Aims: </bold>Pilot tests a post-hospital monitoring and enhanced support program for depression.<bold>Method: </bold>48 patients at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center discharged following a depression-related inpatient stay received weekly visits or phone calls for 6 months from their choice of either a family member/friend (n = 19) or a certified peer support specialist (n = 29). Participants also completed weekly automated telephone monitoring calls assessing depressive symptoms and antidepressant medication adherence.<bold>Results: </bold>Over 90% of participants were more satisfied with their care due to the service. The mean change from baseline to 6 months in depression symptoms was -7.9 (p < 0.05) according to the Patient Health Questionnaire and -11.2 (p < 0.05) according to the Beck Depression Inventory-II for those supported by a family member/friend, whereas those supported by a peer specialist had mean changes of -3.5 (p < 0.05) and -1.7 (p > 0.10), respectively.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Increased contact with a chosen support person coupled with automated telephone monitoring after psychiatric hospitalization is an acceptable service for patients with depression. Those who received the service, and particularly those supported by a family member/friend, experienced reductions in symptoms of depression. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09337954
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121469265
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-016-1288-2