METRIC: Measurement, Education and Tracking in Integrated Care
METRIC: Measurement, Education and Tracking in Integrated Care
The proposed study seeks to establish the feasibility of universal screening for depression
 in an adult primary care safety net setting, measure the effectiveness of a culturally
 appropriate depression education intervention to reduce stigma and increase uptake in
 depression treatment among Hispanics, and implement a Measurement-Based Integrated Care
 (MBIC) model with collaborative, multi-disciplinary treatment and culturally tailored care
 management strategies.
Specific Aim 1: Examine the specific effects of a Depression Education Fotonovela (DEF) to
 increase knowledge of depression, reduce stigma and increase engagement in depression
 treatment among Hispanic patients.

 Specific Aim 2: Evaluate the impact of Measurement-Based Integrated Care (MBIC) for the
 treatment of depression in one community-based Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in
 North Texas whose patient population is majority Hispanic.

 Specific Aim 3: Examine the feasibility of universal screening and accurate detection of
 depression among adult primary care patients utilizing innovative iPad Depression Screening
 technology.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Adult primary care patients

 -  Hispanic

 -  Meets diagnostic criteria for depression

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  currently in treatment for depression