Bridges to Better Health and Wellness: An Adapted Health Care Manager Intervention for Hispanics with Serious Mental Illness

Leopoldo J. Cabassa, Yamira Manrique, Quisqueya Meyreles, David Camacho, Lucia Capitelli, Richard Younge, Dianna Dragatsi, Juana Alvarez, Roberto Lewis-Fernández

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Abstract

This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and initial impact of bridges to better health and wellness (B2BHW), a culturally-adapted health care manager intervention for Hispanics with serious mental illness (SMI). Thirty-four Hispanics with SMI and at risk for cardiovascular disease were enrolled. Mixed-linear models were used to examine changes over 12-months on patient activation, self-efficacy, patient-rated quality of care, receipt of preventive primary care services, and quality of life. The majority of participants completed the intervention (85%) with high satisfaction. Significant improvements were found for patient activation, self-efficacy, patients’ ratings of quality of care, and receipt of preventive primary care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-173
Number of pages11
JournalAdministration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
Volume45
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2018

Keywords

  • Cultural adaptation
  • Health care disparities
  • Health care management
  • Hispanics
  • Latinos
  • Patient-centered care
  • Serious mental illness

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