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[How is an information program for depressed patients perceived?].

Ingrid Østby-Deglum1, Alv A Dahl

  • 1Sanderud sykehus 2312 Ottestad. ingridodeglum@hotmail.com

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|October 5, 2002
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The Laere og Støtte (LOS) program, a depression information booklet series, generally satisfied patients and motivated continued medication. While helpful as a supplement to SSRI treatment, the study had a low response rate.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • General Practice
  • Patient Education

Context:

  • The Laere og Støtte (LOS) program is the Norwegian adaptation of the Rhythms information program.
  • It targets patients with depression treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) in primary care settings.
  • Patients receive seven mail-delivered booklets over seven months.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate patient satisfaction with the Norwegian "Laere og Støtte" (LOS) information program.
  • To assess the program's perceived helpfulness and impact on medication adherence among depression patients.
  • To identify demographic factors influencing patient responses to the program.

Summary:

  • A questionnaire was sent to 920 patients enrolled in the LOS program, with 413 (44.8%) providing valid responses.

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  • The majority of patients expressed satisfaction with the information content, pacing, and clarity.
  • A significant portion (66.2%) reported that the program motivated them to continue their SSRI medication.

    • Impact:

    • The LOS program was largely viewed as a beneficial adjunct to pharmacological treatment for depression in general practice.
    • The study highlights the potential of structured information programs to support patients undergoing antidepressant therapy.
    • Low response rates may indicate a potential bias towards satisfied participants, suggesting cautious interpretation of findings.