Population-based service planning for implementation of MBCT: Linking epidemiologic data to practice
Authors: Scott B. Patten and Graham M. Meadows
Overview
Abstract (English)
Objective: The study explored population-based service planning for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Evidence suggests the usefulness of MBCT in relapse prevention for individuals reporting three or more major depressive episodes. Methods: Depression data were from the Canadian Community Health Survey. A simulation model estimated recurrence rates and population sizes to sustain MBCT therapists (each conducting two ten-person groups per year). Results: Approximately 4.2% of the population are candidates for MBCT, and about 13 candidates would arise annually per 10,000 population. If MBCT was acceptable to 20%, for example, a population of 200,000 could support two therapists. Conclusions: A large proportion of the population is eligible for MBCT introduction; however, after introduction, the rate of emergence of candidates would yield a smaller patient pool, which may limit implementation in small population centers. Treatment acceptability is a key variable. These analyses highlight the potential value of epidemiologic data and simulation modeling in planning. (Psychiatric Services 60:1540-1542, 2009)
Abstract (French)
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Details
Type | Journal article |
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Author | Scott B. Patten and Graham M. Meadows |
Publication Year | 2009 |
Title | Population-based service planning for implementation of MBCT: Linking epidemiologic data to practice |
Volume | 60 |
Journal Name | Psychiatric Services |
Number | 11 |
Pages | 1540-1542 |
Publication Language | English |
- Scott B. Patten
- Scott B. Patten and Graham M. Meadows
- Population-based service planning for implementation of MBCT: Linking epidemiologic data to practice
- Psychiatric Services
- 60
- 2009
- 11
- 1540-1542