Results: Thirty-four articles were included in the synthesis. Overall, nursing care
coordination activities were synthesized into three categories: those targeting the patient …

Aim The study aimed to synthesize evidence comparing task‐shifting interventions led by
general practice nurses and mental health specialists in improving mental health outcomes …

Abstract Background The Stepped Care Model (SCM) proposes a sequential approach in
the treatment of depression, applying interventions of increasing intensity according to the …

Background Collaborative, nurse-led care is a well-established model of ambulatory care in
many healthcare systems. Nurses play a key role in managing patients' conditions as well as …

Background Depression and chronic musculoskeletal pain commonly occur as comorbid
conditions, which increases their negative effects on health outcomes. The objective of this …

Objectives This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(RCTs) investigating the effectiveness of collaborative care compared to Primary Care …

Background Depression is common in people with coronary heart disease (CHD) and
associated with worse outcome. This study explored the acceptability and feasibility of …

Background: The main contributor to excess mortality in severe mental illness (SMI) is poor
physical health. Causes include unfavorable health behaviors among people with SMI …

Background Primary care plays a central role in the treatment of depression. Nonetheless,
shortcomings in its management and suboptimal outcomes have been identified …

The association between physical illness and depression implies a poorer management of
chronic disease and a lower response to antidepressant treatments. Our study evaluates the …