Table 3 Number of randomised studies by broad linkage category by reported significant outcome
From: Effectiveness of service linkages in primary mental health care: a narrative review part 1
Broad linkage category | Number of studies | Clinical | Service delivery | Economic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Direct collaborative activities only | 6 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 1/3 |
Direct collaborative activities + Agreed guidelines | 5 | 3/5 | 1/2 | 2/3 |
Direct collaborative activities + Communication systems | 10 | 5/9 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Direct collaborative activities + Agreed guidelines + Communication systems | 16 | 13/16 | 7/9 | 3/4 |
Direct collaborative activities + Communication systems + Service agreement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Communication systems only | 4 | 0/2 | 1/4 | 0/1 |
Total | 42 | 23/37 | 15/25 | 9/16 |