A randomised evaluation of CollAborative care and active surveillance for Screen-Positive EldeRs with sub-threshold depression (CASPER): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Depression accounts for the greatest burden of disease among all mental health problems, and is expected to become the second-highest amongst all general health problems by 2020. By the age of 75, 1 in 7 older people meet formal diag...

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Main Authors: Richards David, McMillan Dean, Lester Helen, Holmes John, Ekers David, Torgerson David, Parrott Steve, Adamson Joy, Hewitt Catherine, Mitchell Natasha, Spilsbury Karen, Godfrey Christine, Gilbody Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/225