Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Core-Module 2

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This module discusses the principles and workflow of collaborative care, focusing on the psychiatric consultant's role. Collaborative care is an evidence-based approach that emphasizes accountability and utilizes a team approach to treat patients. The five guiding principles of collaborative care are population-based care, measurement-based treatment to target, patient-centered collaboration, evidence-based care, and accountability.<br /><br />The first principle, population-based care, involves identifying a population of patients in need and tracking their treatment using a registry. Measurement-based treatment to target involves setting patient-centered goals and adjusting treatment until the target is achieved. Patient-centered collaboration emphasizes working together as a team to provide care and develop clear roles and shared goals. Delivering evidence-based treatment is essential in collaborative care, whether it's medication or psychotherapy. Accountability means being responsible for the care delivered and continuously working towards improved outcomes.<br /><br />The workflow of collaborative care consists of five phases: identify and engage, establish a diagnosis, initiate treatment, follow-up care and treat to target, and completing treatment and relapse prevention. The psychiatric consultant's role includes working with the team to establish a diagnosis, develop a shared care plan, provide consultation, and support the team through weekly caseload reviews.<br /><br />There are challenges to implementing collaborative care, such as adapting to new ways of working, addressing liability concerns, and building effective teams. Training, shadowing, and team meetings can help overcome these challenges and foster collaboration.<br /><br />Overall, collaborative care aims to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients by using a team-based approach, evidence-based treatments, and accountability.

Keywords

collaborative care

psychiatric consultant

population-based care

measurement-based treatment

patient-centered collaboration

evidence-based care

accountability

care workflow

shared care plan

team-based approach