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Background: Individuals with depressive disorders often present to and seek treatment in primary care. Integrated behavioral health services within this setting can improve access to evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). However, limited information exists on the effectiveness of CBT for depression in primary care., Methods: Of the 1,302 participants with a primary depressive disorder referred by their primary care provider, 435 endorsed moderate to severe depression at baseline and engaged in at least one CBT session. A psychotherapy tracking database was used to collect relevant data, which included demographics, clinical characteristics, treatment outcomes, and CBT intervention use., Results: Participants with moderate to severe depression who participated in CBT reported a significant decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms at the end of treatment (p ≤ .001, d = 0.52-0.78). Rates of reliable change, response, and remission and types of CBT interventions used differed between major and persistent depressive disorders., Limitations: Multiple limitations must be noted, which are related to the naturalistic study design, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample operationalization, symptomatic measurement, time-limited and focused assessment, data collection strategies, and psychological services. Together, these temper the conclusions that can be drawn., Conclusion: Significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms were reported by participants with depressive disorders who engaged in short-term CBT within primary care. This study indicates that CBT can be implemented within primary care and suggests that primary care patients with depression can benefit from integrated psychological services, supporting population-based models of care., (Copyright © 2021. Published by Elsevier B.V.)

Background: Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions. Individuals with anxiety typically seek services in primary, rather than specialty, care. While there is significant evidence supporting the efficacy and effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, there have been no naturalistic studies reporting anxiety-specific treatment outcomes in primary care., Methods: Participants (N = 1,589) were recruited from a multi-state, multi-site primary care practice, with 491 participants endorsing moderate to severe anxiety at baseline and engaging in at least one CBT session. Data was drawn from a psychotherapy tracking database., Results: Among participants with moderate to severe anxiety who engaged in CBT, a significant decrease in anxiety and depression symptoms was observed over the course of psychotherapy (p< .001, d = 0.57-0.95). Rates of reliable change, response, and remission varied across diagnostic categories. The use of CBT interventions also varied across diagnoses in line with evidence-based treatment recommendations., Discussion: Short-term CBT delivered in primary care is associated with significant improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms among participants with anxiety disorders. These findings support the use of a population-based approach to anxiety disorders treatment and suggest that evidence-based CBT can be implemented in the real-world setting., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Introduction: Cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions are established treatments for depressive and anxiety disorders; however, there is a lack of research for these interventions in primary care settings. The current study evaluates an evidence-based group intervention provided to primary care patients with a variety of mood and anxiety concerns., Method: Participants included 54 adult primary care patients who attended at least four sessions of a six-session cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness group. A total of nine separate groups were conducted, all of which were colocated within the primary care setting. Major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder were the most common psychiatric conditions, with approximately 56% of the sample having one or more chronic medical conditions. Self-report measures of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire-7) were completed at each session., Results: Significant improvements were noted on self-reported measures of depression and anxiety when comparing pre- and posttreatment assessment measures with large effect sizes., Discussion: A brief, principle-based cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness group intervention delivered in primary care was associated with improved symptoms across a range of patient presentations. Evidence-based group interventions in primary care settings have the benefits of increased access and cost-effectiveness. (PsycINFO Database Record, ((c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved).)

Objective: The aims of this study were to evaluate patients' opinions on a fetal cardiology telemedicine service compared with usual outpatient care, the effect of the telemedicine consultation on maternal anxiety and its impact on travel times and time absent from work., Methods: Prospective study over 20 months. Eligible patients attended for routine anomaly scan followed by fetal echocardiogram transmitted to the regional centre with live guidance by a fetal cardiologist, followed by parental counselling. All patients were offered a fetal cardiology appointment at the regional centre. Structured questionnaires assessing maternal satisfaction, travel times/days off and anxiety scores completed at time of both fetal echocardiograms., Results: Sixty-seven patients were recruited and 66 completed the study. Participants expressed very high satisfaction rates with fetal telecardiology, equivalent to face-to-face consultation. The telecardiology appointments were associated with significantly reduced travel times and days off work (p < 0.01). Expectant mothers expressed a clear inclination for a fetal cardiology appointment at the local hospital facilitated by telemedicine (p < 0.01)., Conclusions: Fetal telecardiology is highly acceptable to patients and is even preferred compared with travelling to a regional centre. There are additional socio-economic benefits that should encourage the development of remote fetal cardiology services., (© 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, accuracy and user acceptability of performing remote fetal echocardiograms (FEs)., Setting: A regional fetal cardiology unit and a district general hospital (DGH)., Design: A prospective study over 20 months. An initial FE was performed by a radiographer in the DGH (D1) followed by a second FE transmitted to the regional centre, in real time, via a telemedicine link with live guidance by a fetal cardiologist (D2). A FE was performed later at the regional centre (D3, reference standard). Structured questionnaires were employed to evaluate the technical quality of each tele-link and the radiographers' confidence at performing FE., Results: 69 remote FEs were performed and showed 58 normal hearts and 11 with congenital heart disease (CHD). D2 was accurate in 97% of cases compared with D3 (κ score=0.89) indicating excellent agreement. All tele-links connected at first attempt with a mean study time = 13.9 min. Overall tele-link quality was rated highly (median=4/5). In 94% of tele-links, at least 11/12 components of the FE were confidently assessed. The mean composite radiographer's questionnaire score increased significantly during the study period (p<0.05)., Conclusions: To date this is the largest study of its kind. CHD can be confidently diagnosed and excluded by remote FE. Radiographers report increased confidence and proficiency following involvement in real-time telemedicine. This application of telemedicine could improve access to fetal cardiology and support radiographers screening for CHD.