New, Notable Integration Research and Resources
Healthcare research evolves at a rapid pace. Literature on the integration of primary and behavioral health care, in particular, seems to evolve daily – and with new integration efforts emerging in communities nationwide, the need for this research is even greater.
As a ‘national home’ for resources on integrated care, the harvests a variety of new, notable, and seminal research related to integrated health services design and provision, consumer experience, and cost. The below compilation represents recent and notable journal articles that have emerged over the past several months – though the list is far from exhaustive. To regularly view the evolving research supporting integration, visit the of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Academy for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care.
Many research resources require membership or payment to view complete articles. In addition, the following references are for informational purposes and do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by SAMHSA or HRSA.
CO-OCCURRING PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
Back to Basics: Informing the Public of Co-Morbid Physical Health Problems in Those with Mental Illness, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2013
This study examines the and the services available to address these co-morbidities.
Comorbidity In Psychiatric Disorders: A Literature Review, Psychiatric Times, 2013
This literature review examines the
Depressive Symptoms Following the Diagnosis of Major Chronic Illness, Society and Mental Health. 2013
This study explores how
Finding Answers Intervention Research (FAIR) Database, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2012
The FAIR database is a for organizations interested in researching health disparities.
TREATING MENTAL ILLNESS
A Virtual Mental Health Community – A Future Scenario, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2013
This article explores some of the features of and their future in empowering people with mental illnesses.
Effects of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy on Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials, Journal of Research in Nursing, 2013
This literature review systematically reviews and meta-analyzes the evidence on the , showing it is an effective intervention for individuals with three or more previous episodes of major depression.
Exercise for Anxiety Disorders: Systematic Review, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2012
This study investigates the showing that exercise can reduce some anxiety symptoms.
Health and Wellness Photovoice Project: Engaging Consumers with Serious Mental Illness in Health Care Interventions, Qualitative Health Research, 2012
This case study explores the while sharing their photovoice projects.
Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression: A Feasibility Open Trial for Older Adults, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2013
This study evaluates the efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of a brief among adults aged 60 years and older.
The Future Is In Our Hands: The Role of Mobile Phones in the Prevention and Management of Mental Disorders, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 2013
This article provides an overview of the current state of and a specialized section of the larger field of mobile health.
INTEGRATED CARE
Enhancing the Primary Care Team to Provide Redesigned Care: The Roles of Practice Facilitators and Care Managers, Annals of Family Medicine, 2012
This article examines how various and maintain quality improvements over time.
Introduction: The Integrated Approach to Addressing Comorbidities—Part 1, Psychiatric Times, 2013
The first in a series of articles about the.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Chronic Illness Demonstration Project: Lessons for Medicaid Health Homes, Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc, 2012
This profile details experiences of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Chronic Illness Demonstration Project, which focused on
Survey Shows That Fewer Than a Third of Patient-centered Medical Home Practices Engage Patients in Quality Improvement, Health Affairs, 2013
The results of a survey of 112 patient-centered medical home practices show that only 32% involved patients in continuing quality improvement. The authors recommend that a
SUBSTANCE USE AND TREATMENT
Blacks and Hispanics Are Less Likely Than Whites to Complete Addiction Treatment, Largely Due to Socioeconomic Factors, Health Affairs, 2013
This study examines the and examines the barriers to treatment for these groups.
Opioids Drive Continued Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013
This bulletin contains new data about the and discusses the CDC’s response.
Prevention Efforts Focused on Youth Reduce Prescription Abuse into Adulthood, National Institutes of Health, 2013
NIH-funded research shows the begun during middle school years.
Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study, Health Day, 2013
A new study shows teaching people to could significantly reduce overdose deaths.
Spirituality, Religiosity, Depression, Anxiety, and Drug-Use Consequences during Methadone Maintenance Therapy, Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2013
This study describes spirituality among persons enrolled in methadone maintenance therapy and to examines
Substance Dependence and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders Best Practices for Diagnosis and Clinical Treatment, Civic Research Institute, 2013
This comprehensive handbook uniquely provides professionals treating alcohol and drug dependence with the
Tobacco Cessation
Smoking among U.S. adults with mental illness 70 percent higher than for adults with no mental illness, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012
A report showing the
21st Century Hazards of Smoking and Benefits of Cessation in the United States, New England Journal of Medicine, 2013
This study shows that, for those aged 25-79 years of age, the that among those who had never smoked.
50-Year Trends in Smoking-Related Mortality in the United States, The New England Journal of Medicine, 2013
This study examines the relative , as well as the reduction of death rates when one quits smoking.
Anxiety and Smoking Cessation Outcomes in Alcohol-dependent Smokers, Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 2013
This study examines the who are engaged in the assessment and treatment of nicotine dependence.
Reducing Prenatal Smoking: What Role Can State Policies Play? Changes in Health Care Financing & Organization, 2012
This study identifies the in maternal populations.