Introduction
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US. Many factors impact suicide and suicide prevention; however, improved awareness, recognition, and depression management account for some of the best suicide prevention strategies.
Methods
A depression case management service, compared to usual care, was evaluated for its ongoing assessment of patients with depression and improvements in care.
Results
Case management demonstrates improved documentation of PHQ9 scores, response rates, and remission rates when compared to usual care.
Discussion
Additional benefits of case management are seen in improved suicide assessment and potential for intervention and access to care.
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