Effectiveness of a psychoeducation group intervention conducted by primary healthcare nurses in patients with depression and physical comorbidity: study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depressive disorders are the third leading cause of consultation in primary care, mainly in patients with chronic physical illnesses. Studies have shown the effectiveness of group psychoeducation in reducing symptoms in depressive individuals. Our primary aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention based on a psychoeducational program, carried out by primary care nurses, to improve the remission/response rate of depression in patients with chronic physical illness. Secondarily, to assess the cost-effectiveness of the intervention, its impact on improving control of the physical pathology and quality of life, and intervention feasibility.

Methods/design

A multicenter, randomized, clinical trial, with two groups and one-year follow-up evaluation. Economi

SUBMITTER: Casanas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6595681 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature