Effectiveness of a Stepped, Collaborative, and Coordinated Health Care Network for Somatoform Disorders (Sofu-Net): A Controlled Cluster Cohort Study

Conclusions: The treatment of somatoform disorders within a guideline-based health care network resulted in increased rates of mental health treatment but failed to improve patient clinical outcomes. Future investigations are needed to investigate the combined value of health care networks with specialized psychotherapy interventions in patients at high risk of somatic symptom and related disorders. Trial Registration: ISRCTN55870770.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research