Coordinated treatment between addiction and mental health services vs. uncoordinated treatment for patients with dual diagnosis: higher dropout rates but lower impairement of functional disability

Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2021 Mar;49(2):71-80. Epub 2021 Mar 1.

Abstract

Dual pathology is often found in addiction and mental health centers. Although there are integrated services for these patients, most countries have developed joint action protocols between addiction and mental health centers. The objective is to analyze the progress of patients diagnosed with dual pathology, comparing the therapeutic outcomes of those who exclusively attend either addiction or mental health centers with those patients who follow a program in which the two services are coordinated. It is hypothesized that patients assisted in coordinate manner will present a better evolution on psychopathological symptomatology, drug use and functional impairment.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Observational Study

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / complications
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Patient Dropouts / statistics & numerical data
  • Recurrence
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / organization & administration*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*