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[The care standard 'Depressive disorders'].

J Spijker, J A C Meeuwissen, S Aalbers

Tijdschrift Voor Psychiatrie

|February 23, 2019

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This care standard offers guidelines for depressive disorders from age 8. It emphasizes appropriate care and relapse prevention, recommending psychotherapy and medication for persistent depression.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Healthcare Management

Background:

The care standard 'Depressive disorders' outlines the patient journey for individuals aged 8 and older experiencing depressive symptoms.
It addresses the complete care pathway for depression.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the key recommendations within the 'Depressive disorders' care standard.
To provide a structured approach to managing depressive disorders.

Main Methods:

The care standard is an adaptation of existing depression guidelines.
It incorporates practical insights from healthcare professionals.
Patient values and preferences were integrated into the standard.

Main Results:

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Key elements of depression care include appropriate utilization of services and a strong focus on relapse prevention.
For persistent depression, a combination of psychotherapy and medication is recommended, potentially requiring more intensive psychotherapy.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation shows some evidence for efficacy in treatment-resistant depression.

Conclusions:

The 'Depressive disorders' care standard serves as a crucial tool for enhancing the quality of depression care.
It aims to improve care at both organizational and regional levels.