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Using Stakeholder Input to Inform an Innovative Research and Policy Initiative to Improve Depression in Safety Net
Dmitry Khodyakov1, Pluscedia Williams2,3, Elizabeth Bromley4,5
1RAND Corporation.
The Problem:
Depression quality improvement programs based on chronic disease management models have been shown to improve depression outcomes. Nonetheless, access to and the use of such programs is limited in minority, under-resourced communities.
Purpose Of Article:
We report on the outcomes of a Delphi-based consensus exercise conducted by our partnership at a community-wide conference in Los Angeles. Participants identified and prioritized the needs of depressed individuals that should be addressed in a county-wide Health Neighborhood Initiative designed to increase existing mental health, substance use, healthcare, and social services for individuals with low socioeconomic position.
Key Points:
Participants agreed that housing is the number one priority. Delphi results also illustrate the importance of addressing social, spiritual, and healthcare access needs of depressed individuals.
Conclusions:
Our study shows how to systematically engage community-based organizations, patients, families, and community members in the process of improving the design of community-wide health policy initiatives.
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