Depression and anxiety, an Indicated Prevention (DIP) protocol in homes for the elderly: feasibility and (cost) effectiveness of a stepped care programme

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Depressive and anxiety disorders are a very common, serious and underdetected problem in homes for the elderly. Elderly persons in residential homes are at high risk for developing major depressive and anxiety disorders, and, therefo...

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Main Authors: Beekman Aartjan TF, van Schaik Digna JF, Dozeman Els, Stalman Wim AB, Bosmans Judith E, van Marwijk Harm WJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/7/6