National Agenda for Research In Collaborative Care: Papers From the Collaborative Care Research Network Research Development Conference

摘要

The papers describe the creation of a research agenda for collaborative care. This emerging field emphasizes the recognition and care of mental health problems in primary care settings and the effective collaboration of primary care and mental health clinicians. Collaborative care is regarded as an important function of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH), and one avenue toward achieving PCMH goals for health, patient experience, and affordability. More research is needed to identify which particular functions or components of mental health and primary care integration lead to improved outcomes and add value in the PCMH. Such research will have clinical, system design, and policy implications.