Implementation of Integrated Behavioral Health in Outpatient Cardiology Care for Patients with Injection Drug Use–Associated Infective Endocarditis

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• To assess the feasibility of implementing integrated behavioral health care for patients with injection drug use-associated infective endocarditis in an outpatient setting.
• Conducted universal behavioral health screening for patients attending the cardiology clinic.
• Evaluated a cohort of 141 patients with injection drug use-associated infective endocarditis from 2021 to 2024.
• Provided behavioral health assessments and interventions to patients who consented for integrated care.
• Out of 141 patients, 78 (55.3%) completed behavioral health screening.
• 23 patients (29.5%) received a behavioral health assessment and consented to integrated care.
• 91.3% of those who consented received at least one psychiatric consultation, and 100% received a brief behavioral health intervention.