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Clinical practice recommendations for depression
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posted on 2009-05-01, 00:00 authored by G S Malhi, D Adams, R Porter, A Wignall, L Lampe, N O'Connor, M Paton, L A Newton, G Walter, A Taylor, Michael BerkMichael Berk, R T MulderOBJECTIVE: To provide clinically relevant evidence-based recommendations for the management of depression in adults that are informative, easy to assimilate and facilitate clinical decision making. METHOD: A comprehensive literature review of over 500 articles was undertaken using electronic database search engines (e.g. MEDLINE, PsychINFO and Cochrane reviews). In addition articles, book chapters and other literature known to the authors were reviewed. The findings were then formulated into a set of recommendations that were developed by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians who routinely deal with mood disorders. The recommendations then underwent consultative review by a broader advisory panel that included experts in the field, clinical staff and patient representatives. RESULTS: The clinical practice recommendations for depression (Depression CPR) summarize evidence-based treatments and provide a synopsis of recommendations relating to each phase of the illness. They are designed for clinical use and have therefore been presented succinctly in an innovative and engaging manner that is clear and informative. CONCLUSION: These up-to-date recommendations provide an evidence-based framework that incorporates clinical wisdom and consideration of individual factors in the management of depression. Further, the novel style and practical approach should promote uptake and implementation.
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Acta psychiatrica ScandinavicaVolume
119Issue
439Season
Special Issue: Clinical Practice Recommendations for Mood DisordersPagination
8 - 26Publisher
Wiley-BlackwellLocation
Chichester, Eng.Publisher DOI
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1600-5473Language
engPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2009, Wiley-BlackwellUsage metrics
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