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Enhancing Depression Care Outcomes In Primary Care Patients Through Secure E-Mail Structured Follow-Up Monitoring By Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Sophia Lawrence Aprn, Kathy James Dns, Henry S. Kane Md
Enhancing Depression Care Outcomes In Primary Care Patients Through Secure E-Mail Structured Follow-Up Monitoring By Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Sophia Lawrence Aprn, Kathy James Dns, Henry S. Kane Md
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Improving Antidepressant Medication Follow-Up Management
Sophia Lawrence, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Doctor of Nursing Practice Student
Faculty Chair: Kathy James, DNSc, APRN, FAAN
Clinical Mentor: Henry Kane, MD, Psychiatrist
Purpose: The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to integrate a structured follow-up management protocol for patients prescribed antidepressant in primary care and improve HEDIS antidepressant medication management scores.
Background: Depression is a highly prevalent condition affecting 14 million adults in the United States annually. Antidepressant is an effective treatment. However adherence to antidepressant medication remains a significant problem and treatments have failed to improve in primary care.
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