Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2005):

Moving evidence-based interventions to populations: a case study using social workers in primary care.

Full Abstract

This article describes a study to expand a proven evidence- based practice for depression to a population-based intervention for frail older adults. Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) has been proven effective in reducing depression and other mental health conditions in cognitively intact adults in many studies. The current study employs a randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a social work intervention for frail older adults that uses PST to address depression and other psychosocial issues. The intervention employs Master's trained social workers integrated into a large primary care practice. The study population is comprised of home-dwelling older adults with multiple chronic conditions, a recent history of unnecessary hospitalizations, and no more than mild cognitive impairment.

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Author information

Author/s: Geron, Scott Miyake (SM); Keefe, Bronwyn (B);

Affiliation: Institute for Geriatric Social Work, Boston University School of Social Work, 232 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal: Home health care services quarterly (Home Health Care Serv Q), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-; vol 25 (issue 1-2) : pp 95-113

Dates: Created 2006/06/28; Completed 2006/09/26;

PMID: 16803740, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Aged Evidence-Based Medicine Humans Organizational Case Studies Primary Health Care

Primary Health Care Questionnaires Social Work United States Urban Population

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