Integrated Behavioral Health Implementation and Training in Primary Care: A Practice-Based Research Network Study
Melissa K. Filippi,
Jeanette A. Waxmonsky,
Mark D. Williams
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Integrating behavioral health services into primary care has a strong evidence base, but how primary care training programs incorporate integrated behavioral health (IBH) into care delivery and training has not been well described. The goal of this study was to evaluate factors related to successful IBH implementation in family medicine (FM) residency programs and assess perspectives and attitudes on IBH among program leaders.Methods: FM residency programs, all which are required to provide IBH t… Show more
“…The benefits of integrated care are well-documented. Research shows that integrating BH into primary care settings significantly improves patient engagement and follow-up rates for psychiatric appointments [17].…”
“…The benefits of integrated care are well-documented. Research shows that integrating BH into primary care settings significantly improves patient engagement and follow-up rates for psychiatric appointments [17].…”
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