Efficacy of a digitally supported regional systems intervention for suicide prevention (SUPREMOCOL) in Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands

ObjectiveWe evaluated the effect of a digitally supported systems intervention for suicide prevention (SUPREMOCOL) in Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands. MethodNon-randomized stepped wedge trial design (SWTD). Stepwise implementation in the five subregions of the systems intervention. Pre-post analysis for the whole province (Exact Rate Ratio Test, Poisson count). SWTD Hazard Ratios of suicides per person-years for subregional analysis of control versus intervention conditions over five times three months. Sensitivity analysis. ResultsSuicide rates dropped 17.8% (p = .013) from 14.4 suicides per 100,000 before the start of implementation of the systems intervention (2017), to 11.9 (2018) and 11.8 (2019) per 100, during implementation; a significant reduction (p = .043) compared to no changes in the rest of the Netherlands. Suicide rates dropped further by 21.5% (p = .002) to 11.3 suicides per 100,000 during sustained implementation in 2021. Sensitivity analysis confirmed the reduction (p = .02). The SWTD analysis over 15 months in 2018–2019 did not show a significant association of this reduction with implementation per subregional level, probably due to insufficient power given the short SWTD timeframe for implementation and low suicide rates per subregion. ConclusionsDuring the SUPREMOCOL systems intervention, over four years, there was a sustained and significant reduction of suicides in Noord-Brabant

Measuring recovery in participants with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder: validation of the Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter (I.ROC)

Background: To improve recovery in mental health, validated instruments are needed. Aims: This study evaluates psychometric properties of the Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter (I.ROC) in a Dutch population of participants with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD). Methods: 326 participants completed the I.ROC at baseline (n = 326), six months (n = 155) and twelve months (n = 84) as part of a routine outcome assessment. Reliability, validity, sensitivity to change, and internal factor structure were examined. Results: Participants evaluated the I.ROC as comprehensive. Internal consistency of the I.ROC (α = 0.88) and test-retest reliability (r =.85, p <.001) are good. Negative moderate correlations with the total score of the PANSS (r=-.50, p <.001) and the HoNOS (r=-.52, p <.001) were found, and a small negative correlation with the FR tool (r=-.36, p <.001). Moderate positive correlation with the MANSA (r =.55, p <.001) and the RAS (r =.60, p <.001) were found. The mean total I.ROC scores increased significantly between time points (F(2,166) = 6.351, p <.005), although differences were small. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that fit indices for the one-, two-, and four-factor model are comparable. Conclusions: The I.ROC is a valid and reliable instrument, with sensitivity to change, to map recovery in participants with SSD

Shared decision-making in mental health care using routine outcome monitoring : results of a cluster randomised-controlled trial

PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of Shared Decision-Making (SDM) using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM) primary on patients' perception of Decisional Conflict (DC), which measures patients' engagement in and satisfaction with clinical decisions, and secondary on working alliance and treatment outcomes. METHOD: Multi-centre two-arm matched-paired cluster randomised-controlled trial in Dutch specialist mental health care. SDM using ROM (SDMR) was compared with Decision-Making As Usual (DMAU). Outcomes were measured at baseline (T0) and 6 months (T1). Multilevel regression and intention-to-treat analyses were used. Post hoc analyses were performed on influence of subgroups and application of SDMR on DC. RESULTS: Seven teams were randomised to each arm. T0 was completed by 186 patients (51% intervention; 49% control) and T1 by 158 patients (51% intervention, 49% control). DC, working alliance, and treatment outcomes reported by patients did not differ significantly between two arms. Post hoc analyses revealed that SDMR led to less DC among depressed patients (p = 0.047, d =- 0.69). If SDMR was applied well, patients reported less DC (SDM: p = 0.000, d = - 0.45; ROM: p = 0.021, d = - 0.32), which was associated with better treatment outcomes. CONCLUSION: Except for patients with mood disorders, we found no difference between the arms for patient-reported DC. This might be explained by the less than optimal uptake of this generic intervention, which did not support patients directly. Regarding the positive influence of a higher level of applying SDM and ROM on less DC and better treatment outcomes, the results are encouraging for further investments in patient-oriented development and implementation of SDMR

Rhetorical Transformations in Multimodal Advertising Texts: From General to Local Degree Zero

The use of rhetoric in advertising research has been steadily gaining momentum since the 1980’s. Coupled with an increased interest in multimodality and the multiple interactions among verbal, pictorial and auditory registers, as structural components of an ad filmic text, the hermeneutic tools furnished by traditional rhetoric have been expanded and elaborated. This paper addresses the fundamental question of how ad filmic texts assume signification from a multimodal rhetorical point of view, by engaging in a fruitful dialogue with various research streams within the wider semiotic discipline and consumer research. By critically addressing the context of analysis of a multimodal ad text in the course of the argumentation deployed by different approaches, such as Social Semiotics (Kress/Leeuwen 2001), Film Semiotics (i.e. Metz 1982, Carroll 1980, Branigan 1982), Visual Semiotics (i.e. Sonesson 2008; 2010, Eco 1972;1976;1986, Groupe " 1992), Consumer Research (i.e. Mick/McQuarrie 1999; 2004, Philips 2003, Scott 1994), the relative merits of a structuralist approach that prioritizes the distinction between local and general degree zero, as put forward by Groupe " (1992), are highlighted. Furthermore, the modes whereby rhetorical transformations are enacted are outlined, with view to deepening the conceptual tackling of degree zero of signification, while addressing its applicability to branding discourse and multimodal ad texts

A digital intake approach in specialized mental health care : study protocol of a cluster randomised controlled trial

Background: Enhancing patient participation is becoming increasingly important in mental health care as patients use to have a dependent, inactive role and nonadherence to treatment is a regular problem. Research shows promising results of initiatives stimulating patient participation in partnership with their clinicians. However, few initiatives targeting both patients’ and clinicians’ behaviour have been evaluated in randomised trials (RCT). Therefore, in GGz Breburg, a specialized mental health institution, a digital intake approach was developed aimed at exploring treatment needs, expectations and preferences of patients intended to prepare patients for the intake consultations. Subsequently, patients and clinicians discuss this information during intake consultations and make shared decisions about options in treatment. The aim of this trial is to test the efficacy of this new digital intake approach facilitated by Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROM), peer support and training of clinicians as compared to the intake as usual. The primary outcome is decisional conflict about choices in treatment. Secondary outcomes focus on patient participation, shared decision making, working alliance, adherence to treatment and clinical outcomes. Methods: This article presents the study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial in four outpatient departments for adults with depression, anxiety and personality disorders, working in two different regions. Randomisation is done between two similar intake-teams within each department. In the four intervention teams the new intake approach is implemented. The four control teams apply the intake as usual and will implement the new approach after the completion of the study. In total 176 patients are projected to participate in the study. Data collection will be at baseline, and at two weeks and two months after the intake. Discussion: This study will potentially demonstrate the efficacy of the new digital intake approach in mental health care in terms of the primary outcome the degree of decisional conflict about choices in treatment. The findings of this study may contribute to the roll out of such eHealth initiatives fostering patient involvement in decision making about their treatment

Aanpassing aan veranderende zorgbehoefte in de ggz: Mentale gezondheidscentra

Achtergrond: De stijgende zorgbehoefte in Nederland van de komende jaren heeft impact op de zorgkosten en wachtlijsten en vraagt om toenemende personele capaciteit. De huidige organisatie van zorg, waarbij een marktgedreven gezondheidszorgstelsel de basis vormt, bemoeilijkt kwalitatieve, toegankelijke en betaalbare zorg. De vraag is hoe de geestelijke gezondheidszorg (ggz) hierop reageert en of ze adaptief vermogen heeft om hier adequaat op in te spelen. Doel: Inzicht in ontwikkelingen en knelpunten, zodat de juiste aanpassingen kunnen bijdragen aan realisatie van passende zorg in de ggz. Methode: Overzicht en beschouwing van literatuur over ontwikkelingen in de gezondheidszorg en vertaling ervan naar benodigde aanpassingen in de ggz. Resultaten: Gepaste zorg is waardegedreven, gericht op gezondheid (in plaats van op de afwezigheid van ziekte), laat de regie bij de cliënt en diens netwerk, is toegankelijk en betaalbaar en wordt geboden op de juiste tijd en plaats. Met de ontwikkeling van mentale gezondheidscentra (MG’s) geven GGz Breburg (specialistische ggz), Indigo Brabant (basis-ggz) en de zorgverzekeraar samen met netwerkpartners op innovatieve manier vorm aan een duurzame coalitie gericht op verbetering van kwaliteit, toegankelijkheid en betaalbaarheid van ggz. Daarbij is niet alleen capaciteitsbegroting een antwoord op de toenemende zorgvraag, maar juist een andere manier van inzet van expertise in combinatie met een duidelijke visie op gepast gebruik. Conclusie: De MG’s bieden als regionaal netwerkmodel een wenselijk antwoord op de vraag naar een passende en toekomstbestendige ggz

Aanpassing aan veranderende zorgbehoefte in de ggz:Mentale gezondheidscentra

Achtergrond: De stijgende zorgbehoefte in Nederland van de komende jaren heeft impact op de zorgkosten en wachtlijsten en vraagt om toenemende personele capaciteit. De huidige organisatie van zorg, waarbij een marktgedreven gezondheidszorgstelsel de basis vormt, bemoeilijkt kwalitatieve, toegankelijke en betaalbare zorg. De vraag is hoe de geestelijke gezondheidszorg (ggz) hierop reageert en of ze adaptief vermogen heeft om hier adequaat op in te spelen. Doel: Inzicht in ontwikkelingen en knelpunten, zodat de juiste aanpassingen kunnen bijdragen aan realisatie van passende zorg in de ggz. Methode: Overzicht en beschouwing van literatuur over ontwikkelingen in de gezondheidszorg en vertaling ervan naar benodigde aanpassingen in de ggz. Resultaten: Gepaste zorg is waardegedreven, gericht op gezondheid (in plaats van op de afwezigheid van ziekte), laat de regie bij de cliënt en diens netwerk, is toegankelijk en betaalbaar en wordt geboden op de juiste tijd en plaats. Met de ontwikkeling van mentale gezondheidscentra (MG’s) geven GGz Breburg (specialistische ggz), Indigo Brabant (basis-ggz) en de zorgverzekeraar samen met netwerkpartners op innovatieve manier vorm aan een duurzame coalitie gericht op verbetering van kwaliteit, toegankelijkheid en betaalbaarheid van ggz. Daarbij is niet alleen capaciteitsbegroting een antwoord op de toenemende zorgvraag, maar juist een andere manier van inzet van expertise in combinatie met een duidelijke visie op gepast gebruik. Conclusie: De MG’s bieden als regionaal netwerkmodel een wenselijk antwoord op de vraag naar een passende en toekomstbestendige ggz