Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Core-Module 3 - Interactivity Section Transcript

Module 3 - Interactivity Section Transcript

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This document is an overview of interactive modules on the topic of applying the integrated care approach. The modules focus on the assessment process in collaborative care for various conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. <br /><br />In the first module, three cases are presented to demonstrate how collaborative care might look in a typical practice. The assessment process is emphasized, and the importance of the primary care team's role in engaging patients and assessing their conditions is highlighted. Various behavioral health measures are discussed, such as the PHQ-2 and PHQ-9 for depression screening, and the GAD-7 for anxiety screening. The role of the care manager in gathering additional history and conducting assessments is also emphasized.<br /><br />In the second module, the assessment process for anxiety is explored. The importance of recognizing anxiety in primary care patients, who may present with somatic symptoms rather than mental health symptoms, is discussed. The use of the GAD-7 as a screening tool for anxiety is highlighted, and the role of the care manager in completing assessments and generating a provisional diagnosis is emphasized.<br /><br />In the third module, the assessment process for bipolar disorder is covered. The challenges of diagnosing bipolar disorder in collaborative care are discussed, and the use of the CIDI-3 measure for assessing bipolar symptoms is introduced. The role of the care manager in conducting a more thorough psychiatric history and identifying positive bipolar screens is emphasized.<br /><br />Overall, the modules aim to provide guidance and support for healthcare providers in using the integrated care approach to effectively assess and diagnose patients with various mental health conditions in a collaborative care setting.

Keywords

interactive modules

integrated care approach

assessment process

collaborative care

depression

anxiety

bipolar disorder

primary care team

behavioral health measures

care manager