[Combatting depression using the collaborative care model].
Chronic and prevalent conditions such as depression need a different, more integrated approach than acute disorders. The treatment of chronic disorders can be best organized within a chronic care model, focusing on self-management by the patient and continuous monitoring of symptoms. The collaborative care model is a promising treatment model for depression. The added value of this model lies in a care manager supporting the general practitioner, the structured monitoring of symptoms and easy access to a consultant psychiatrist. In the Dutch situation, the collaborative care model may be a reinforcement of the primary care treatment for depression while in specialized mental health care, this model may reinforce collaboration with primary care colleagues.
Trimbos-instituut, Utrecht, Afd. Diagnostiek en Behandeling, the Netherlands. mvlasveld@trimbos.nl
Moniek C
MC
Vlasveld
Harm W J
HW
van Marwijk
Christina M
CM
van der Feltz-Cornelis
D002908:Chronic Disease; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012648:Self Care