Baseline Characteristics Associated With Referrals From a Primary Care Mental Health Collaborative Care Model to Specialty Mental Health Services.

Key Points

• This research aims to understand the baseline characteristics that influence referrals from primary care to specialty mental health services.
• Utilized a collaborative care model in primary care settings.
• Analyzed patient baseline characteristics linked to referral outcomes.
• Assessed data from a randomized trial focusing on mental health services.
• Identified specific patient traits that correlated with higher referral rates.
• Certain demographics and clinical factors significantly impacted referral likelihood.
• Results suggest targeted approaches for improving specialty access.