Intervention strategy as defined by Clarke et al. [161] | Modification(s) |
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Enhancing language and literacy services (ELLS) | Broadened to include ‘communication’ as follows: enhancing language, literacy and communication i.e. non-verbal languages (sign language and braille) and accessibility devices such as hearing aids and loops, in addition using interpreters and health literacy screening |
Other: - home-based care - increased referrals - patient/provider racial/ethnic concordance - adjust therapy regimen | Broadened to include the following additional strategies in the ‘other’ category: - technology (OT) - community revitalisation (OCR) - culturally adapted interventions (OCA) - not otherwise specified (NOS) |
Additional intervention strategies not defined by Clarke et al (2013) [161] | |
 Improving access to support, care and treatment for mental health problems (IASCT) | New category used in this study to sort strategies that address logistical barriers to accessing mental health support, care and treatment aimed at reaching wider populations or decreasing waitlists. It was added to capture intervention strategies that go beyond the provision of solely psychological therapies. It includes new service models or programmes such as the IAPT programme in the UK. |