Collaborative Care for Depression in Chronic Illness: A Narrative Review

Key Points

• Examine the integration of depression management within chronic illness care through collaborative care models.
• Narrative review of existing literature on collaborative care for depression.
• Assessment of core components necessary for effective integration.
• Identification of barriers related to workforce, digital access, and equity.
• Collaborative care effectively integrates depression management into chronic illness care.
• Core model components must be preserved for sustainable effectiveness.
• Identified persistent barriers that hinder broader implementation, including equity and digital issues.