Improving work outcomes of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) in an employed population.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To test the effectiveness of a work-focused intervention (WFI) on the work outcomes of employed adults with dysthymia.

Method

This subgroup analysis from a randomized controlled trial compares an initial sample of 167 employees (age: ≥45 years), screened for dysthymia using the PC-SAD without current major depressive disorder randomized to WFI (n=85) or usual care (UC) (n=82). Study sites included 19 employers and five additional organizations. Telephone-based WFI counseling (eight, twice monthly 50-min sessions) provided work coaching and modification, care coordination and cognitive behavioral therapy. Adjusted mixed effects models compared the WFI vs. UC group preintervention to 4-month postintervention change in at-work limitations measured by the Work Limitati

SUBMITTER: Adler DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4457606 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature