Why the study?
Do counseling interventions ameliorate depression in surgery patients?
Do counseling interventions ameliorate depression in surgery patients?
This overview highlights the frequency of depression in surgical patients and calls for clinical trials to evaluate counseling interventions.
Depression is a frequent cause of morbidity in surgery patients suffering from a wide range of conditions. Depression may be identified through the use of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 or similar instruments. Counseling interventions may be useful in ameliorating depression, but should be subject to clinical trials.
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