The Impact of a Social Work-Managed Multidisciplinary Team on the Treatment of Geriatric Depression This study investigates the impact of an integrated, social work-managed multidisciplinary team approach to treating depression among older long-term care residents. Staff, residents, and family members at Lockefield Village Health & Rehabilitation Center were surveyed prior to full implementation of the integrated model and again six months after implementation. Weekly care plan meetings were observed to note how geriatric depression is addressed. In addition, chart reviews have documented changes in the treatment of depression and in physical and mental health outcomes of residents as a result of the new approach to service delivery. The project has supported a doctoral research assistant for two years.
Principal Investigator: Margaret E. Adamek
Project Dates: 1999 - 2002
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