Effectiveness of a lifestyle modification programme in the treatment of depression symptoms in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression symptoms are prevalent in the general population, and their onset and continuation may be related to biological and psychosocial factors, many of which are related to lifestyle aspects. Health promotion and lifestyle modification programmes (LMPs) may be effective on reducing the symptoms. The objective of this study was to analyse the clinical effectiveness of a LMP and a LMP plus Information and Communication Technologies, when compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU) over 6 months. The interventions were offered as an adjuvant treatment delivered in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) for people with depression symptoms.

Methods

We conducted an open-label, multicentre, pragmatic, randomized clinical trial. Participants were recruited from several PHCs. Tho

SUBMITTER: Aguilar-Latorre A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9361711 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature