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Problem-solving treatment: evidence for effectiveness and feasibility in primary care
1Warneford Hospital, Oxford.
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Problem-solving treatment (PST) is a brief, effective psychological intervention for mild to moderate emotional disorders in primary care. This review covers studies demonstrating its feasibility and efficacy when delivered by various healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Primary Care Medicine
- Psychological Interventions
Background:
- Primary care settings require accessible psychological treatments for common mental health conditions.
- Emotional symptoms are prevalent among primary care patients, necessitating evidence-based interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing studies on the efficacy and feasibility of problem-solving treatment (PST) in primary care.
- To evaluate PST as a brief psychological intervention for emotional symptoms in primary care patients.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies conducted in primary care settings.
- Analysis of research focusing on patients with depression and broader emotional disorders.
Main Results:
- Problem-solving treatment (PST) demonstrates effectiveness for major depression and other emotional disorders in primary care.
- PST can be successfully implemented by psychiatrists, general practitioners, and nurses.
- While direct costs of PST may exceed usual care, potential savings from indirect costs warrant consideration.
Conclusions:
- PST is a viable, short-term, and effective treatment for mild to moderate mental health issues in primary care.
- Further research is recommended on combination treatments, long-term effectiveness, and indirect economic impacts.