Use of Mobile Apps & Stepped-Care Model for Treating Depression in Primary Care.

Herbert, Krista L; Brennan, James Michael M · Prim Care · 2023

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Abstract

Stepped-care (SC) models have been adopted in primary care settings as a method for treating mental health conditions within primary care. In a SC model, a patient's symptoms are assessed, and an intervention is prescribed that matches the severity of symptoms. Thus, the SC model offers a variety of steps and levels of treatment that range from low to high intensity. Progression in treatment is monitored on a weekly basis and patients are stepped up or down in level of care depending on their clinical response to the intervention.

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