Evaluate the Value of Telehomecare for Mental Health

Launched by WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL · Sep 6, 2016

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ClinConnect Summary

The study consists of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a nested comparative effectiveness arm to assess the value of intervention extension, with concurrent Realist Evaluation. The pragmatic randomized trial will assess whether the intervention (the Big White Wall) works when introduced into a public health or clinical setting, i.e., in real life conditions. The qualitative realist evaluation will assess the contextual influences and strategies by which the Big White Wall is adopted or rejected.

1. Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial (RCT) with nested comparative effective...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. 16 or older
• • 2. Referred or assessed for a mental health problem (any diagnosis may be considered, but main target is individuals with mood or anxiety symptoms and related difficulties)
• • 3. Able to provide informed consent
• • 4. Willing and able to access an on-line mental health intervention
• • 5. Has or is willing to obtain and use an email address (the study can support participants to get access to an email address if needed)
• • 6. Able to read English
• • 7. Able to navigate an on-line tool independently or with minimal assistance
• If relevant:
• • 8. Being discharged from the emergency department (ED) or prompt care clinic
• • 9. Clinician assessing patient feels the BWW may be useful (applies to ED and prompt care)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Symptoms or behaviours that the assessing clinician feels may be disruptive or negatively impactful for the individual or others on the BWW