PhD in collaborative care for the elderly with psychological and somatic frailty KU Leuven
More than two-thirds of older patients receiving psychiatric care have at least one general medical condition, and many of these patients have at least two. Management of multimorbidity requires integration of somatic and mental health care. Collaborative care is a complex intervention based on management models for chronic conditions and consists of four key elements: a multi-professional approach to care, a structured care plan, planned ...