Evaluation Study of TIDES Depression Care Quality Improvement Intervention

April 6, 2015 updated by: US Department of Veterans Affairs

Well-being Among Veterans Enhancement Study (WAVES)

In spite of the impact on veteran�s health status and treatment cost, depression is under-diagnosed and under-treated. The goal of this study is to learn how to implement a previously tested, effective collaborative care model for improving the quality of depression care across multiple Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs). To achieve this goal, we are conducting a randomized controlled trial of evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI), a dissemination method that relies on expert design and local implementation of evidence-based practice interventions. We hypothesize that EBQI will result in increased rates of assessment and appropriate management of depression. Results will be useful in designing realistic chronic care programs and performance measures for continuing care improvement.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Objectives: Our primary objective is to evaluate whether collaborative care EBQI results in increased rates of assessment and appropriate management of depression and decreased depressive symptomatology for veterans. Our secondary objective is to evaluate the effect of EBQI on organizational outcomes.

Methods: Three VISNs, 10, 16 and 23, are participating. Three primary care clinics within each VISN are randomized, two to the intervention and one to usual care, for a total of nine study sites. In the intervention clinics, VA leadership, assisted by study staff, tailor and implement a depression care program for patient assessment, patient self-management support, provider education, primary and mental health collaboration, and care management. The usual care clinics participate only in the evaluation. Patient recruitment is through a telephone interview. Patients who are at risk for major depression are recruited, 67 from each site. Patient outcomes including depression symptom severity on the PHQ-9 and the VA SF-12 are being assessed by telephone at six months post enrollment. Other outcome variables are adequacy of antidepressant trials, psychotherapy and specialty care visits, and treatment adherence. A utilization and cost analysis will be conducted. VISN and VAMC leadership are surveyed to assess organizational outcomes. Data is being collected through VA administrative databases, patient and staff interviews, and study records. Power calculations and data analysis planning reflect the clustered sample design.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

750

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Sepulveda, California, United States, 91343
        • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA
    • Ohio
      • Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106
        • Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
    • Washington
      • Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108
        • VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Enrolled as a pt in the VA Healthcare System
  • screens positive for major depression
  • has a scheduled visit at a primary care site taking part in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • severe alcohol abuse
  • psychosis
  • dementia
  • acutely suicidal (at screening)
  • lack of access to or ability to use a phone

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Arm 1
Procedure: System level depression care quality improvement

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
At set time points the following will be measured: Recovery from depression Patient quality of life 1 year before and after: Clinic depression treatment utilization and costs

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Adherence to appropriate treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Edmund F. Chaney, PhD, VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
  • Principal Investigator: Lisa V. Rubenstein, MD MSPH, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2003

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 16, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 16, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

March 17, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 7, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 6, 2015

Last Verified

February 1, 2007

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • MHI 99-375

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