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Table 4 Pre- and post-intervention resource use per patient (N = 101)

From: Facilitating access to voluntary and community services for patients with psychosocial problems: a before-after evaluation

Variable

Pre-intervention

Post-intervention

Difference (95% CI)

 

Median (range)

Median (range)

 

PHC consultations

3 (1 – 14)

2 (0 – 13)

1 (1 – 2)

PHC consultations with a psychosocial aspect

1 (0 – 8)

0 (0 – 12)

1 (1 – 1)

 

n (%)

n (%)

 

Onwards MH related referrals

8 (7.9)

20 (19.8)

11.9% (1.9 – 21.9)

Psychotropic Medication

35 (34.7)

19 (18.8)

15.8% (6.0 – 25.6)

  1. Note: PHC = Primary Health Care; MH = Mental Health