A Theory-Informed, Brief Patient Activation and Motivational Interviewing Approach to Implementing Depression Treatment in Cardiac Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative
This study, which is being conducted as part of a Quality Improvement (QI) Initiative at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, will test whether delivering the iHeart DepCare tool increases real world reach and adoption of depression treatment among CHD patients. As part of the QI Initiative, Clinic Navigators will administer and record (in EPIC) depression screening in advance of primary care and cardiology appointments. Eligible patients with elevated depressive symptoms will be randomized to receive usual care vs. the iHeart DepCare tool in conjunction with brief motivational, technical and navigation support per patient preference. Aim 1: To test the effect of iHeart DepCare on depression treatment optimization (primary outcome) among coronary heart disease patients with elevated depressive symptoms. Aim 2: To explore the effect of iHeart DepCare on implementation outcomes, including provider referrals, among coronary heart disease patients with elevated depressive symptoms.
• Over 18 years of age
• PHQ9 or PHQ8 score \>=8
• History of coronary heart disease per EHR search for ICD-9 codes of 410-414 and ICD-10 codes: I20, I21, I22, I23, I24, I25.
• Appointment with a primary care provider (PCP) or cardiologist in an integrated care setting in NYP/Columbia (e.g., does not include procedure or lab-only visits)
• Has a PCP at NYP/Columbia active on the NYP/Columbia EHR