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Randomised controlled trial of the clinical and cost effectiveness of a specialist team for managing refractory unipolar depressive disorder.

Author: FlambertHeather, FoxRichard, GarlandAnne, JamesMarilyn, Kaylor-HughesCatherine, MarttunnenSarah, McDonaldRuth, MorrissRichard, NixonNeil, SweeneyTim, YangMin

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch funding provided by the NIH to external research institutions and researchers.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

This study emphasizes the need for more research on treating patients with chronic depression who do not respond to initial treatment. The study highlights that these individuals are at significantly higher risk of suicide and that treatment becomes more challenging over time. The study calls for research on community-based programs that combine medication and therapy to provide comprehensive care for patients with chronic depression.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Around 40 per cent of patients with unipolar depressive disorder who are treated in secondary care mental health services do not respond to first or second line treatments for depression. Such patients have 20 times the suicide rate of the general population and treatment response becomes harder to ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3001706/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

A New Path Through the Desert of Depression: A Specialist Team Approach

The [treatment of refractory unipolar depressive disorder] is a formidable challenge, akin to navigating a vast and unforgiving desert. This study explores a novel approach: the use of a [specialist team] to provide both [algorithm-based pharmacotherapy] and [psychotherapy] for patients with [chronic depressive disorder]. The study aims to evaluate the [clinical and cost-effectiveness] of this approach, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments.

A Beacon of Hope: The Potential of a Specialist Team

Imagine a caravan lost in the desert, struggling to find its way. The specialist team approach is like a beacon of hope, guiding patients through the darkness of [refractory depression]. The study emphasizes the importance of [multidisciplinary care] in addressing the complex needs of this population. The researchers hope to demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in achieving [better treatment response], [reduced suicide risk], and [improved quality of life] for patients with [chronic depression].

The Path to Wellness: Implications for Depression Care

This study could have significant implications for the [treatment of depression] in secondary care mental health services. The researchers are seeking to establish the [evidence-based] foundation for the use of [specialist teams] in managing [refractory depression]. This approach has the potential to provide a more comprehensive and effective path to recovery for patients who have been struggling with [chronic depression] for an extended period.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research is a promising step in the journey towards more effective treatment for [refractory depression]. The specialist team approach holds great promise for improving outcomes for patients who have not responded to traditional therapies. Just as a wise camel knows how to adapt to the challenges of the desert, this approach offers a more tailored and personalized approach to [depression care].

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2011-03-16
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-20
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

21114826

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC3001706

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Languages

English

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