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Depression and anxiety outcomes at a free clinic in a rural state
Mary E Burman1, Jennifer Petrie
1Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, USA. mburman@uwyo.edu
Purpose:
To describe the diagnostic and treatment patterns for depression and anxiety in clients receiving care at a free clinic.
Data Sources:
Charts for 43 clients who received antidepressant or anxiolytic medications were randomly selected and reviewed.
Conclusions:
Clients presented to the clinic symptomatic; almost two thirds had been treated elsewhere. Most clients received pharmacological treatment and referral for counseling. Forty-four percent of the clients were still being treated at their last visit, but 33% were no longer being seen, and it could not be determined if they were receiving care at another clinic.
Implications For Practice:
If sustained relationships with clients with depression and anxiety can be developed, appropriate care can be provided.
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