N/A Completed N=801 Single-blind Health Services Research

Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2)

Schizophrenia · Chronic Illness · Weight Gain · Psychotic disorders

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00137280 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

801

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Oct 2014

Primary outcomePrimary: The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Weight Service Utilization — 73; 38 participants — p=<0.01

Summary

This project evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a care model to improve treatment for schizophrenia within the context of diverse VA practices and priorities. The project provides information to VA clinicians and managers about Veterans with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are overweight and/or who would like to return to competitive work. The project facilitates reorganization of care practices in order to get veterans needed and desired services around wellness and work. The project creates a platform that other clinical and research interventions can build upon to improve care, and is designed to inform a national strategy for implementing evidence-based care in schizophrenia.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Weight Service Utilization	73; 38	<0.01 sig
PRIMARY The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Patient Weight Outcomes	208.1; 207.2	.03 sig
PRIMARY The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Supported Employment Utilization	32; 17	<0.01 sig
PRIMARY The Effect of Care Model Implementation on Treatment Appropriateness: Patient Employment Outcomes	14; 12	.11

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Clinicians and Managers:

Psychiatrists, Case Managers, Nurses, Supported Employment workers Nutritionists, Local Recovery Coordinators, and Quality Improvement experts working at one of the participating VA Medical Centers

Patients:

At least 18 years old
Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, or schizophreniform disorder
At least 1 treatment visit with a clinician at the clinic during the 6 months prior to enrollment and then at least 1 treatment visit with a clinician at the clinic during the 5 months of enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria

None

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00137280). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.