At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Age ≥18 years
- ✓Diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, or schizophreniform disorder
- ✓At least 1 treatment visit in the 6 months prior to enrollment
- ✓At least 1 treatment visit during the 5-month enrollment period
None specified.
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Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Collaborative Chronic Illness Care Model for Schizophrenia and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 1,067 participants across 8 sites.
Detailed Summary
This project evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a care model to improve treatment for schizophrenia within the context of diverse VA practices and priorities. The project provides information to VA clinicians and managers about Veterans with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are overweight and/or who would like to return to competitive work. The project facilitates reorganization of care practices in order to get veterans needed and desired services around wellness and work. The project creates a platform that other clinical and research interventions can build upon to improve care, and is designed to inform a national strategy for implementing evidence-based care in schizophrenia.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A care model that integrates greater availability of clinical information, reorganizes the practice system and provider roles, fosters care coordination, and focuses on evidence-based protocols--specifically supported employment and wellness services for individuals with schizophrenia.