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Reduced mortality among Department of Veterans Affairs patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder lost to follow-up and engaged in active outreach to return for care

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  • Davis, C.L.
  • Kilbourne, A.M.
  • Blow, F.C.
  • Pierce, J.R.
  • Winkel, B.M.
  • Huycke, E.
  • Langberg, R.
  • Lyle, D.
  • Phillips, Y.
  • Visnic, S.

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Objectives: We determined whether contacting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorders (serious mental illness [SMI]) who had dropped out of care for prolonged periods resulted in reengagement with VA services and decreased mortality. Methods: We developed a list of patients with SMI who were last treated in fiscal years 2005 to 2006, and were lost to follow-up care for at least 1 year. VA medical centers used our list to contact patients and schedule appointments. Additional VA administrative data on patient utilization and mortality through May 2009 were analyzed. Results: About 72% (2375 of 3306) of the patients who VA staff attempted to contact returned for VA care. The mortality rate of returning patients was significantly lower than that for patients not returning (0.5% vs 3.9%; adjusted odds ratio = 5.8; P

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  • Davis, C.L. & Kilbourne, A.M. & Blow, F.C. & Pierce, J.R. & Winkel, B.M. & Huycke, E. & Langberg, R. & Lyle, D. & Phillips, Y. & Visnic, S., 2012. "Reduced mortality among Department of Veterans Affairs patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder lost to follow-up and engaged in active outreach to return for care," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 102(S1), pages 74-79.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2011.300502_7
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300502
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