RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05497115

Testing a Scalable Model of Care to Improve Patients Access to Mental Health Services After Traumatic Injury

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Enrollment

350 participants

Start Date

Nov 4, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Summary

The purpose of this study to learn about patients' experience with the Trauma Resilience and Recovery program (TRRP) and/or the enhanced care group.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a mental health care model at a trauma center to help injured patients get access to support for PTSD and depression after a traumatic event. Researchers want to make this care more widely available and scalable. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 16 years or older and were admitted to George Washington University's trauma center - You screen positive for risk of PTSD or depression after your injury - You speak English or Spanish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You had a serious brain injury or severe cognitive impairment at admission - You have active psychosis - Your injury prevents verbal communication - Your injury was self-inflicted Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTrauma Resilience and Recovery Program

The Trauma Resilience and Recovery Program is a stepped model of care that is designed to deliver education at the bedside about mental health recovery after traumatic injury as well as risk assessment and brief intervention for high-risk patients (Step 1), foster symptom self-monitoring and continued education (Step 2), screen for PTSD and depression 30 days post-injury (Step 3), and provide a referral and warm handoff to mental health services if needed (Step 4).