A pilot randomised controlled trial of personalised care for depressed patients with symptomatic coronary heart disease in South London general practices: the UPBEAT-UK RCT protocol and recruitment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community studies reveal people with coronary heart disease (CHD) are twice as likely to be depressed as the general population and that this co-morbidity negatively affects the course and outcome of both conditions. There is evidence for the efficacy of collaborative care and case management for depression treatment, and whilst NICE guidelines recommend these approaches only where depression has not responded to psychological, pharmacological, or combined treatments, these care approaches may be particularly relevant to the needs of people with CHD and depression in the earlier stages of stepped care in primary care settings.

Methods

This pilot randomised controlled trial will evaluate whether a simple intervention involving a personalised care plan, elements of

SUBMITTER: Tylee A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3437191 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature