Integrating behavioral health services into primary care in Sweden
The Effects of Primary Care Behavioral Health in Primary Care in Sweden
This study is testing how well a new behavioral health model works when added to regular primary care in Sweden to see if it helps patients feel better and improves the overall care experience.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Region Östergötland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Linköping, Östergötland County) |
| Trial ID | NCT05633940 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the implementation and effects of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model in routine primary care settings in Sweden. The study aims to assess the impact of PCBH on organizational, staff, and patient outcomes, focusing on variables such as waiting lists, symptoms, medication prescriptions, quality of life, and working environment. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data will be collected through qualitative interviews and quantitative measures from patients, staff, and managers at participating primary care centers. The goal is to understand how effectively PCBH can be integrated into existing care practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients seeking care for mental health issues or those diagnosed with specific mental health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not capable of providing informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve access to mental health care and enhance patient outcomes in primary care settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in integrating behavioral health into primary care, but this specific implementation model is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patients: Inclusion Criteria, one of following: * Adult patients who seek care for mental health problems at a participating centre, * Adult patients who have received any following International Classification of Diseases diagnose: F00-F99, Z56, Z73 * Adult patients who are prescribed any psychotropic drugs with ATC codes: N05A-C, N06A) at a participating centre. * Adult patients who has an appointment to a behavioral health consultant at a participating centre. Exclusion Criteria: • Not capable to leave informed consent. Medical staff: Inclusion Criteria: • Health care professionals employed at a participating centre. Exclusion Criteria: • Temporarily hired personnel, e.g. hired doctors or nurses on weekly basis.
Where this trial is running
Linköping, Östergötland County
- Primärvårdscentrum — Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hanna I Larsen, PhD — region östergötland/Primärvårdscentrum/Vårdcentralen Cityhälsan centrum
- Study coordinator: Hanna I Larsen, PhD
- Email: hanna.israelsson.larsen@regionostergotland.se
- Phone: 0046101044207
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.