Key result
A multidisciplinary team approach and personalized treatment plan for patients with major depressive disorder and chronic diseases improves clinical outcomes, adherence, and reduces relapses.
Why the study?
Major depressive disorder is common in patients with chronic physical diseases and worsens outcomes, yet psychological concerns remain inadequately managed in routine practice.
A multidisciplinary team approach is proposed to improve the diagnosis and management of major depressive disorder in patients with chronic diseases.
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May support integrated care models in comorbid MDD; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
Almeida et al. (2020) conducted a review in Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Diseases. Multidisciplinary team approach vs. Usual care was evaluated. A multidisciplinary team approach and personalized treatment plan for patients with major depressive disorder and chronic diseases improves clinical outcomes, adherence, and reduces relapses.
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