The value of an embedded qualitative study in a trial of a second antidepressant for people who had not responded to one antidepressant: understanding the perspectives of patients and general practitioners

The value of an embedded qualitative study in a trial of a second antidepressant for people who had not responded to one antidepressant: understanding the perspectives of patients and general practitioners

Abstract Background Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. The number of prescriptions for antidepressants has risen dramatically in recent years yet up to 50% of patients who are treated for depression with antide...

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Main Authors: Carolyn A. Chew-Graham, Thomas Shepherd, Heather Burroughs, Katie Dixon, David Kessler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
depression
Antidepressants
Primary care
Qualitative methods
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-018-0877-4

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