Table 1.
Relation of the Conceptual Framework to the DIAMOND Initiative and Study
Domain | Elements | Data Source* |
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Priority | Priority for depression care improvement relative to all other organizational priorities | 0–10 scale on PPC-RD |
Change Process | Leadership support, development of new systems, orientation of staff, engagement of physicians, hiring of care manager, contracting for psychiatry consultation | CPCQ + ICSI documentation |
Practice Systems | Coding changes, routine use of PHQ9 at onset and 6/12 months of care, systematic evaluation of co-morbidities, registry, tracking and monitoring, care coordination, self-management support, follow-up, treatment intensification, relapse prevention, performance measurement and reporting, quality improvement, standing orders | PPC-RD |
Best Care Process | Shared decision-making, personalized care plan, assessed side effects, connected to community programs, assessed depression severity frequently, assessed alcohol use and suicidal thoughts, provided written information, provided with care manager, called to check on progress Anti-depressant fills, refills, changes, follow-up visits |
Patient survey Payer data |
Depression Improvement | Change in PHQ9 score from baseline at 6 & 12 months (response and remission rates) | PHQ9 score changes |
Productivity, Healthcare Utilization, and Costs | Change in absenteeism and presenteeism Total, inpatient, and outpatient costs, use of mental health specialists and |
Patient survey Payer claims data |
Payment Change | Use of special DIAMOND claims code | Payer data |
ICSI Facilitation | Specification of changes needed, training, certification, measurement, consultation, and improvement collaborative | Documentation of each step |
PPC-RD = Survey of clinical leaders for priority and practice systems for depression
CPCQ = Survey of administrative leaders for change process capability
ICSI = Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement