NIH R01 · 2025
PROJECT SUMMARY Depression and falls are significantly higher in low-income, racially diverse homebound seniors than in the general older-adult population; however, the existing systems of care are not equipped to address disparities in mental health and fall prevention services for these vulnerable older adults. The long-term objective of the proposed study is to improve access to depression treatment and fall prevention for growing numbers of low- income homebound seniors. Specific aims are to compare clinical and cost effectiveness of integrated tele- delivered behavioral activation (Tele-BA) and fall prevention (FP) by bachelor’s-level lay counselors/coaches to Tele-BA or FP alone and…
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