The systematic activation method as a nursing intervention in depressed elderly: a protocol for a multi – centre cluster randomized trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Depression in later life is a common mental disorder with a prevalence rate of between 3% and 35% for minor depression and approximately 2% for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The most common treatment modalities for MDD are antidep...

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Main Authors: Clignet Frans, van Meijel Berno, van Straten Annemiek, Cuijpers Pim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/12/144