Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach to Optimize the Task-shared Mental Health Treatment Cascade (SAIA-MH)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Oct 20, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The SAIA-MH trial is studying a new approach to improve mental health treatment in Mozambique. This study aims to see if a specific strategy called the Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach for Mental Health (SAIA-MH) can help make the process of getting mental health care better for patients. It focuses on helping individuals with mental health disorders move through the steps they need to take—starting from getting diagnosed to feeling better. The trial will also look at how well this approach works and how much it costs to implement it in health facilities.

To participate in this trial, patients must be diagnosed with a mental health condition, prescribed medication, and given a follow-up appointment at a primary care clinic. The study is currently recruiting participants of all ages and genders. If you join, you can expect to receive care tailored to help you manage your mental health better. Additionally, mental health workers involved in treating patients are also part of the study to share their insights. This research is important because it aims to enhance mental health services and support for communities in Mozambique.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria for Primary and Secondary Outcomes:
• • 1. Patient diagnosed with a mental health condition in outpatient primary care, prescribed a medication, and given a follow-up date.
• Exclusion Criteria for Primary and Secondary Outcomes:
• • 1. Patient enrolled in treatment outside of targeted mental health systems analysis and improvement approach (SAIA-MH) facilities.
• • 2. Patients not prescribed a medication.
• • 3. Patients not given a follow-up date.
• Inclusion Criteria for Qualitative Interviews:
• • 1. Mental health workers currently working and collaborating on the treatment of outpatient mental health patients in target clinics in Sofala or Manica provinces, Mozambique.
• • 2. Mental health workers must be employed by Ministry of Health.
• • 3. Mental health managers or directors currently supervising mental health workers who are leading treatment of outpatient mental health patients in target clinics in Sofala or Manica provinces, Mozambique. Must be employed by the Ministry of Health.
• Exclusion Criteria for Qualitative Interviews:
• • 1. Health worker not involved in outpatient mental healthcare delivery. Health worker not employed by the Ministry of Health.