Implementing systematic depression screening in primary care: lessons from the MDD Minds global quality improvement pilot
This multi-country implementation study demonstrates that systematic depression screening integrated into routine diabetes care is feasible across diverse primary care settings when supported by adaptable workflows and structured coaching. Findings highlight the importance of local ownership and context-specific implementation strategies for integrating mental health screening into chronic disease management in global primary care.
Authors
- Christopher Dowrick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4245-2203)
- Christos Lionis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9324-2839)
- Ryuki Kassai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3541-6685)
- Mary W. Ales
- Adekunle Joseph Ariba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7711-882X)
- Joy Mugambi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2279-5505)
- Shelly B. Rodrigues
- André Luis B. Tavares
Institutions
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (US)
- Fukushima Medical University (JP)
- University of Crete (GR)
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Cyprus University of Technology (CY)
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Limassol General Hospital (CY)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Kenya Psychiatry Association (KE)
- University of Missouri–Kansas City (US)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Primary Care
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-026-03213-9
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00