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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Research
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • The Danish Depression Database (DDD) was established in 2011 to enhance the quality of depression treatment in Denmark.
  • It serves a dual purpose: monitoring treatment efficacy and facilitating clinical research in psychiatry.

Approach:

  • The DDD enrolls adult inpatients and outpatients diagnosed with depression receiving care within the public psychiatric system.
  • Key variables include somatic examinations, psychiatric assessments, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale scores, suicide risk evaluations, and aftercare planning.

Key Points:

  • Data collection encompasses pre- and post-treatment assessments of depression severity and suicide risk.
  • The database registers approximately 5,500 inpatients and 7,500 outpatients annually.
  • As of its launch, the DDD has recorded over 24,000 inpatients and nearly 30,000 outpatients.

Conclusions:

  • The DDD has the potential to significantly improve depression care quality and advance research.
  • Complete and consistent data reporting is crucial for maximizing the database's utility.