Achieving the best outcome in treatment of depression

John E Sutherland; Steven J Sutherland; James D Hoehns

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Achieving the best outcome in treatment of depression

Journal article

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Achieving the best outcome in treatment of depression

John E Sutherland, Steven J Sutherland and James D Hoehns

The Journal of family practice, Vol.52(3), pp.201-209

03/2003

PMID: 12620174

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Abstract

Combined treatment with psychotherapy or psychiatric consult and drug therapy has shown better response in several studies than either therapy alone. Although not proven by clinical trials, selecting a medication by matching its side-effect profile to patient characteristics is supported by case reports and likely enhances compliance. Patients who do not improve with initial therapy often benefit from being switched to another class of antidepressants, or having a drug from another class added to their therapy.

Antidepressive Agents - economics

Antidepressive Agents - therapeutic use

Clinical Trials as Topic

Combined Modality Therapy - methods

Critical Pathways

Depression - therapy

Drug Therapy, Combination

Humans

Prescription Fees

Psychotherapy - methods

Treatment Outcome

Details

Title: Subtitle: Achieving the best outcome in treatment of depression
Creators: John E Sutherland - Northeast Iowa Family Practice Residency Program, Waterloo 50702, USA. JSutherl@neimef.org
Steven J Sutherland
James D Hoehns
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Journal of family practice, Vol.52(3), pp.201-209
PMID: 12620174
ISSN: 0094-3509
eISSN: 1533-7294
Language: English
Date published: 03/2003
Academic Unit: Family and Community Medicine; Pharmacy Practice and Science
Record Identifier: 9984366037402771

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