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Published on: January 7, 2019
Treatment-resistant depression: An overview for psychiatric advanced practice nurses
Brayden N Kameg1, Kirstyn M Kameg2
1University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Purpose:
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) can require complex management. The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on the hypothesized neurobiology of depression, and to describe treatment options for patients impacted by TRD.
Conclusions:
Recent neurobiological findings support the use of augmenting pharmacological agents, neuromodulation techniques, and esketamine as effective in achieving remission for those with TRD.
Practice Implications:
First-line interventions for depression can be safely managed by primary care providers. Psychiatric advanced practice nurses must be well versed and capable of treating more complicated cases, including TRD, that may require second- or third-line approaches.
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