Table 1 The care manager function in the PRIM-CARE trial: Function for the patient and function for the PCC’s organization of depression care

Is the contact nurse for patients with depression at the PCC and facilitates the continuity and accessibility of care

Supports development of an organization for collaborative care cooperation (physician, psychologist, psychotherapist, counselor, rehabilitation personnel etc.)

Makes a structured management plan together with the patient

Facilitates cooperation with psychiatry, secondary care, community services, etc.

Keeps close cooperation with the patient’s GP and inter-professional communication

Facilitates continuity and accessibility

Follows patient symptoms by scheduled follow-ups

Follows antidepressant treatment and possible side effects

Pays attention to the needs of changed antidepressants or other treatment if the patient does not improve - and notifies the physician

Provides advice on self-care and encourages behavioral activation such as planning for physical activity and pleasant events

Informs about psychotherapy and other treatment

Educates patients (and their families) about depression