IMPROVING OUTCOMES THROUGH INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR CHRONIC DISEASE/ILLNESS PATIENTS
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Authors
Haddox, Shawna
Department
Healthcare Administration
Issue Date
2025
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Integrated health care systems::Mental health services.::Mental health screening::Mental health--Evaluation::Chronic diseases--Treatment
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Abstract
Treatment for chronic diseases and illnesses has long been focused on management. While this approach is still necessary at times, the focus of this project is to draw attention to the potential effectiveness of ensuring that behavioral health screening and treatment are integrated into the initial diagnosis and treatment plan formation of chronic disease/illness. This integrated behavioral health (IBH) can lead to significantly improved outcomes in patients diagnosed with various chronic diseases or illnesses. The obstacles to mental health treatment are addressed as well as the potential treatment options. This project will show that improved outcomes are attainable, and in some cases, chronic disease/illness is preventable, with the aid of mental health treatment. The importance of training and education for patients and medical professionals alike is addressed as well as the potential cost savings associated with inclusion.
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Spring 2025 Graduate Project/Thesis/Capstone in Healthcare Administration. Student ID redacted.
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