Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2) (EQUIP-2)
Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness, Weight Gain
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Schizophrenia focused on measuring Randomized Controlled Trial, Quality of Health Care, Health Services Research, Guidelines, Medical Informatics Computing, Services, Mental Health, Medicine, Evidenced-Based, Quality Assurance, Healthcare, Quality Indicators, Health Care, Veterans, Unemployment, Obesity, Quality Improvement
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
Sites / Locations
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
- Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA
- VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, North Las Vegas, NV
- James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY
- Northport VA Medical Center, Northport, NY
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
- Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Collaborative Chronic Illness Care Model
Usual Care
Collaborative Chronic Illness Care Model: A care model that integrates greater availability of clinical information, reorganizes the practice system and provider roles, fosters care coordination, and focuses on evidence-based protocols--specifically supported employment and wellness services for individuals with schizophrenia.
Usual Care