Emotional blunting in patients with depression. Part IV: differences between patient and physician perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional blunting is common in patients with depression. An online survey was undertaken to assess the experience of emotional blunting, and its impact on functioning and quality of life, in the acute and remission phases of depression from the perspective of patients and healthcare providers (HCPs). This paper presents data on the level of concordance between patient and HCP perspectives.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional, observational study. Patient respondents were adults with a diagnosis of depression, who were currently using a prescribed antidepressant, and who reported emotional blunting during the past 6 weeks. HCPs completed the survey for the last two eligible patients they had seen, one in each phase of depression. Assessments included the Oxford Dep

SUBMITTER: Christensen MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9215037 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature