This team from Michael Garron Hospital identified that some patients with Major Depression admitted and discharged from MGH, relapse and return to the emergency department, resulting in readmission. This impacts the hospital though wait times & costs, and patients’ quality of life. One contributing factor is inconsistent, only oral education on how to fully manage their symptoms in the community.
The aim of this IDEAS project was all adults who have an admission for MDD will be offered consistent education and information on major depression.