Ketamine treatment for individuals with treatment-resistant depression: longitudinal qualitative interview study of patient experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ketamine has recently received considerable attention regarding its antidepressant and anti-suicidal effects. Trials have generally focused on short-term effects of single intravenous infusions. Research on patient experiences is lacking.

Aims

To investigate the experiences over time of individuals receiving ketamine treatment in a routine clinic, including impacts on mood and suicidality.

Method

Twelve fee-paying patients with treatment-resistant depression (6 females, 6 males, age 21-70 years; 11 reporting suicidality and 6 reporting self-harm) who were assessed as eligible for ketamine treatment participated in up to three semi-structured interviews: before treatment started, a few weeks into treatment and ≥2 months later. Data were analysed thematically

SUBMITTER: Lascelles K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791565 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature