Name
Bridging the Gap: Implementing Pediatric Collaborative Care Pathways
Description

This session introduces the Pediatric Collaborative Care Pathways, an evidence-informed framework designed to enhance integrated behavioral health care for children ages 6–11 in primary care settings utilizing the collaborative care model (CoCM). Participants will learn about the current evidence base and research gaps for implementation of the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for pediatric patients and how the pediatric collaborative care pathways were developed to address the unique needs of younger children. The session will cover key strategies for screening, differential diagnosis, symptom monitoring, and brief evidence-based interventions. Through case-based discussions and interactive learning, attendees will gain practical tools to apply these pathways in clinical practice.

Cody Hostutler Dr. Virna Little
Co-Authors
Rachel Tenenbaum, Ph.D. Collaborative Care Lead & Clinical Supervisor, Fort Health. rachel.tenenbaum@forthealth.com
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Care, Innovations, Pediatrics
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), Pediatrics (PEDs)
Objective 1
Identify available tools for identification, symptom monitoring, and outcome measurement to optimize care within the Pediatric Collaborative Care Model.
Objective 2
List the four steps of the Pediatric Collaborative Care Pathways
Objective 3
Discuss case examples to demonstrate how to use the Pediatric Collaborative Care Pathways.
Content Reference 1

Parkhurst, J. T., Garcia-Goetting, C., Peist, E., Ballard, R., Romba, C., & Lavigne, J. V. (2023). Pediatric collaborative care outcomes in a regional model. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1252505

Content Reference 2

Yonek, J., Lee, C. M., Harrison, A., Mangurian, C., & Tolou-Shams, M. (2020). Key Components of Effective Pediatric Integrated Mental Health Care Models: A Systematic Review. JAMA Pediatrics, 174(5), 487–498. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.0023

Content Reference 3

Thoren, K.L, & Vista-Waye, J. (2021). The collaborative care model: Improving access to children’s mental health care. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 34 (2), 83-87. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcap.12309

Content Reference 4

Vanderwood, K., Joyner, J. & Little, V. (2023). The effectiveness of the collaborative care delivered via telehealth in a pediatric primary care population. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1240902

Content Reference 5

Hardy, C., Green, B., Little, V., & Vanderwood, K. (2024). Clinical variables associated with successful treatment of depression or anxiety in Collaborative Care. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 51, 599-608. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-024-09892-5