Evidence Base for Collaborative Care

A substantial body of evidence for Collaborative Care has emerged since its development at the University of Washington in the 1990s. Beginning with the seminal IMPACT Trial published in 2002, more than 90 randomized controlled trials and several meta-analyses have shown the Collaborative Care model (CoCM) to be more effective than usual care for patients with depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health conditions. CoCM is also shown to be highly effective in treating co-morbid mental health and physical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and HIV. The document below lists and summarizes several selected research, review, and practice-based articles that demonstrate the capacity for Collaborative Care to significantly improve patient lives. 

Updated 12/7/20