Focused on quality improvement using PDSA cycles within a real-world health care setting, Swedish Medical Group launched a pilot program within their Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) program. We sought to automate PHQ-9 repeat screening at 4 – 8 months to better capture evidence of depression treatment response and reengage patients in care if needed. Pilot results successfully demonstrated capture of treatment response (50% reduction in PHQ-9) and remission (PHQ-9 < 5), as well as insights pertaining to improved patient experience. Leaders of clinical operations and behavioral health integration programs will learn how to design and implement similar efforts in their clinics and organizations to better capture data related to depression treatment response within their clinical settings.
Jenni O'Donnell, Medical Director Behavioral Health, Swedish Medical Group Jenni O'Donnell PsyD
Nicole Stuart Pesevic, Executive Director Clinical Operations RN, Providence Health & Services Nicole Stuart Pesevic MSN, RN, AMB-BC