Chronic and Recurrent Depression in Primary Care : Socio-Demographic Features, Morbidity, and Costs
Joint Authors
Buszewicz, Marta
McMahon, Elaine M.
Griffin, Mark
Source
International Journal of Family Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Major depression is often chronic or recurrent and is usually treated within primary care.
Little is known about the associated morbidity and costs.
Objectives.
To determine socio-demographic characteristics of people with chronic or recurrent depression in primary care and associated morbidity, service use, and costs.
Method.
558 participants were recruited from 42 GP practices in the UK.
All participants had a history of chronic major depression, recurrent major depression, or dysthymia.
Participants completed questionnaires including the BDI-II, Work and Social Adjustment Scale, Euroquol, and Client Service Receipt Inventory documenting use of primary care, mental health, and other services.
Results.
The sample was characterised by high levels of depression, functional impairment, and high service use and costs.
The majority (74%) had been treated with an anti-depressant, while few had seen a counsellor (15%) or a psychologist (3%) in the preceding three months.
The group with chronic major depression was most depressed and impaired with highest service use, whilst those with dysthymia were least depressed, impaired, and costly to support but still had high morbidity and associated costs.
Conclusion.
This is a patient group with very significant morbidity and high costs.
Effective interventions to reduce both are required.
American Psychological Association (APA)
McMahon, Elaine M.& Buszewicz, Marta& Griffin, Mark. 2012. Chronic and Recurrent Depression in Primary Care : Socio-Demographic Features, Morbidity, and Costs. International Journal of Family Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
McMahon, Elaine M.…[et al.]. Chronic and Recurrent Depression in Primary Care : Socio-Demographic Features, Morbidity, and Costs. International Journal of Family Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
McMahon, Elaine M.& Buszewicz, Marta& Griffin, Mark. Chronic and Recurrent Depression in Primary Care : Socio-Demographic Features, Morbidity, and Costs. International Journal of Family Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462911
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462911