Practice characteristics influencing variation in provision of depression care in general practice in Norway; a registry-based cohort study (The Norwegian GP-DEP study).

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing evidence of variation in treatment for patients with depression, not only across patient characteristics, but also with respect to the organizational and structural framework of general practitioners' (GPs') practice. However, the reasons for these variations are sparsely examined. This study aimed to investigate associations of practice characteristics with provision of depression care in general practices in Norway.

Methods

A nationwide cohort study of residents aged ≥ 18 years with a new depression episode in general practice during 2009-2015, based on linked registry data. Exposures were characteristics of GP practice: geographical location, practice list size, and duration of GP-patient relationship. Outcomes were talking therapy, antidepress

SUBMITTER: Riiser S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9511786 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature