VA tests staff simulations to boost mental health care access
NCT ID NCT04208217
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a training program called Modeling to Learn (MTL) helps clinic staff improve how many veterans start and finish evidence-based treatments for PTSD, depression, and opioid use disorder. The program uses computer simulations to let staff try out changes to scheduling and staffing in a safe virtual setting before making real-world changes. The study compared MTL to usual quality improvement methods across 24 VA health systems.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Modeling to Learn (MTL) simulation training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could help clinics improve access to proven mental health treatments without extra funding or staff.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study comparing two quality improvement methods, so results may not apply to all clinics or guarantee lasting change.
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Conditions
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States
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