Setting national research priorities for difficult-to-treat depression in the UK between 2021-2026.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Difficult-to-treat depression (DTD) presents a substantial health care challenge, with around one-third of people diagnosed with a depressive episode in the UK finding that their symptoms persist following treatment. This study aimed to identify priority research questions (RQs) that could inform the development of new and improved treatments, interventions, and support for people with DTD.

Methods

Using an adapted Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method, this national prioritisation exercise engaged 60 leading researchers and health care professionals in the UK, as well as 25 wider stakeholders with relevant lived experience to produce a ranked list of priority RQs in DTD. The final list of 99 distinct RQs was independently scored by 42 indi

SUBMITTER: Chapman N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9727823 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature