Text messages hold promise as a clinical tool to extend the effects of integrated care. We recruited older adults who were receiving CoCM for depression to participate in a program in which they received 3 different types of text messages each week for up to 6 months. The 3 types of messages were a weekly mood rating, tips for managing depression, and a general supportive message. We measured the effects of these messages on treatment engagement, patient experience, and depression outcomes using both quantitative and qualitative methods. We also interviewed the three behavioral health care managers to understand their experience of using text messages as part of their clinical care.
Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD
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