Demonstration project of a lay counselor delivered trans-diagnostic mental health intervention for newly diagnosed HIV patients in Mozambique.

Common mental disorders (CMDs) are associated with poor HIV outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. The present study implemented a psychological therapy delivered in routine HIV care and examined its effects on HIV outcomes in Mozambique. The Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) was integrated into routine HIV care in Sofala, Mozambique for all newly-diagnosed HIV+ patients with CMD symptoms.

Integrating a Transdiagnostic Psychological Intervention Into Routine HIV Care: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Common Elements Treatment Approach in Mozambique.

Introduction: We integrated a transdiagnostic psychological intervention (Common Elements Treatment Approach [CETA]) into routine HIV care in Sofala, Mozambique. This task-shared program screens and treats newly diagnosed HIV+ patients with comorbid mental health symptoms.

Methods: A mixed-methods evaluation included demographics, intake screening scores, mental health symptoms, and barriers/facilitators to implementation examined through interviews.

Implementation outcomes and strategies for depression interventions in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review.

Background: We systematically reviewed implementation research targeting depression interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to assess gaps in methodological coverage.

Methods: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and EMBASE were searched for evaluations of depression interventions in LMICs reporting at least one implementation outcome published through March 2019.

Results: A total of 8714 studies were screened, 759 were assessed for eligibility, and 79 studies met inclusion criteria.

Quality assurance in the emergency department.

A coordinated approach to quality assurance is essential for managing the complexities of health care in the emergency department. Nearly every activity in the emergency care setting has implications that fall under the quality assurance umbrella. A comprehensive quality assurance program for the emergency department at Michael Reese Hospital was built through a process of defining, further developing, and coordinating existing quality assurance activities.