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EARLY CAREER AWARD PAPER

The influence of diagnosis on psychotherapy missed opportunities in a veteran population

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Pages 120-130 | Received 22 Nov 2013, Accepted 06 Aug 2014, Published online: 10 Sep 2014
 

Abstract

Objective: Canceled or unattended psychotherapy sessions are a source of concern for patients, providers, and health-care systems. Veterans are particularly likely to experience mental health problems, and yet they are also especially susceptible to variables leading to premature termination of services. Method: This study examined a large (n = 2285) sample of veterans receiving psychotherapy services to determine if mental health diagnosis had an impact upon missed psychotherapy opportunities. Results: There were differential cancelation rates for individuals with different classes of disorder, and the total number of appointments a person scheduled changed the nature of the effect. Conclusions: Health-care administrators and treatment providers should consider the specific effects of individuals with differing diagnoses when planning courses of treatment and coordinating care.

Obiettivo: sedute di psicoterapia annullate o non effettuate sono una fonte di preoccupazione per i pazienti, i terapeuti, e per il sistema di assistenza sanitaria. I veterani sono particolarmente propensi a vivere problemi di salute mentale, eppure sono anche particolarmente sensibili alle variabili che portano ad un'interruzione prematura del trattamento. Metodo: Questo studio ha esaminato un vasto (n=2285) campione di veterani accolti dai servizi di psicoterapia per determinare se la diagnosi di salute mentale avesse avuto un impatto sulle possibilità di psicoterapia non utilizzate. Risultati: Ci sono stati differenti tassi di appuntamenti annullati in relazione a differenti classi di disturbi, e il numero totale di appuntamenti programmati per una persona cambiavano la natura dell'effetto. Conclusioni: gli amministratori dell'assistenza sanitaria e chi fornisce il trattamento dovrebbero prendere in considerazione gli effetti specifici degli individui con diagnosi diverse quando si progettano percorsi terapeutici e si coordina l'assistenza.

Objetivo: Sessões de terapia canceladas ou às quais não se comparece são uma fonte de preocupação para os pacientes, cuidadores, e sistemas de saúde. Os veteranos do sistema militar são particularmente suscetíveis a experienciar problemas de saúde mental, e são ainda especialmente suscetíveis a variáveis que conduzem à terminação prematura dos serviços. Método: Este estudo examinou uma amostra grande (n=2285) de veteranos a receber serviços de psicoterapia no sentido de determinar se o diagnóstico de saúde mental teve impacto na perda de oportunidades de psicoterapia. Resultados: Houve diferentes taxas de cancelamento em indivíduos com diferentes classes de perturbação, e o número total de marcações que uma pessoa fez alterou a natureza do efeito. Conclusões: Os administradores e os profissionais de saúde mental devem considerar os efeitos específicos de indivíduos com diferentes diagnósticos quando planificarem o curso dos tratamentos, bem como na coordenação da prestação dos cuidados.

Zusammenfassung Ziel: Abgesagte oder versäumte Psychotherapiesitzungen sind eine Quelle der Besorgnis für Patienten, Versorger und das Gesundheitsversorgungssystem. Bei Veteranen ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit an einer psychischen Störung zu leiden erhöht. Gleichzeitig ist diese Gruppe besonders anfällig für Variablen, die zu einer frühzeitigen Beendigung der Behandlung führen. Methode: Diese Studie untersucht eine große Stichprobe von Veteranen (n=2285), die in psychotherapeutischer Behandlung waren, um festzustellen, ob psychiatrische Diagnosen einen Einfluss auf versäumte psychotherapeutische Behandlungsmöglichkeiten haben. Ergebnisse: Es lagen unterschiedliche Abbruchraten für Individuen mit unterschiedlichen Störungsklassen vor und die Gesamtanzahl der vereinbarten Termine änderte die Art des Effekts. Schlussfolgerung: Verwalter im Gesundheitsversorgungssystem sowie Behandlungsanbieter sollten die speziellen Effekte auf Individuen mit unterschiedlichen Diagnosen berücksichtigen, wenn Behandlungsverläufe geplant und Versorgung koordiniert wird.

心理治療診斷對錯失治療機會的退伍軍人之影響 摘要 目標:取消或缺席心理治療會談是病患、提供者和健康照護系統所關切的來源之一。 退伍軍人容易經歷心理健康問題,但也特別容易受到一些變數的影響而提早終止心 理治療服務。方法:本研究在檢證大規模(樣本人數= 2285)接受心理治療服務的 退伍軍人,心理健康診斷是否對其錯失心理治療機會有影響。結果:不同類別的個 別疾患有不同的取消率,且個人預約的總次數會改變治療效果。結論:健康照護管 理者和處遇提供者在規劃療程或協同照顧時,應考量個人之不同診斷的特定效果。

關鍵詞:退伍軍人、錯失機會、取消預約、心理治療、診斷、預約但沒有出現

Funding

This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA, Office of Research and Development and the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Writing of this manuscript was supported by the Office of Academic Affiliations, Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment, Department of Veterans Affairs through a funded Pilot Grant.

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Funding

This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA, Office of Research and Development and the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Writing of this manuscript was supported by the Office of Academic Affiliations, Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment, Department of Veterans Affairs through a funded Pilot Grant.

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