Development of a Targeted Patient Portal Intervention to Improve Depression Treatment Adherence, Satisfaction, and Outcomes
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Depression
- Sponsor
- Carolyn L Turvey
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn how best to use patient portals to help improve the treatment of mood disorders.
Detailed Description
This study is being done in 3 phases. First 2 phases were observational with total enrollment of 300 subjects. The final 3rd phase is interventional and we are anticipating to enroll 50 subjects. It is described below. Patients being treated for depressive symptoms at the University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry are invited to participate. Participants will complete a remote (phone or video) visit. After being informed about the study and potential risks, those who consent to being in the study will be assigned to one of two groups. They will complete an online survey and receive some basic training on patient portals. After the visit. both groups will be followed for 6 months. Depending on their group assignment, they will complete: * two to five phone calls with a study team member and * two to five online questionnaires
Investigators
Carolyn L Turvey
Professor
University of Iowa
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •English speaking,
- •PHQ-9 score of 10 or higher (questions 1-8 only),
- •Taking medication for depressive symptoms,
- •1 or more appointments scheduled or planned with University of Iowa psychiatry provider in next 6 months,
- •Home computer w/internet access,
- •MyChart (University of Iowa Healthcare's patient portal) account/MyChart enrollment
Exclusion Criteria
- •Psychotic disorder/symptoms,
- •Current substance use disorders (other than alcohol, tobacco, marijuana),
- •Active suicidal ideation within past 1 year,
- •Cognitive impairment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: Once per month for 6 months
measures the severity of depression symptoms