Continuation and maintenance treatments for depression in older people.

Journal article

BACKGROUND: Depressive illness in older people causes significant suffering and health service utilisation. Relapse and recurrence rates are high. OBJECTIVES: To examine the efficacy of antidepressants and psychological therapies in preventing the relapse and recurrence of depression in older people. SEARCH METHODS: Search of the Cochrane Depression, Anxiety and Neurosis Review Group's specialized register (the CCDANCTR) up to 22 June 2012. The CCDANCTR includes relevant randomised controlle...

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Authors: Wilkinson, P; Izmeth, Z

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Cochrane database of systematic reviews
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 11
• Pages: CD006727
• Publication date: 2012-01-01
• DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006727.pub2
• EISSN: 1469-493X
• ISSN: 1469-493X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Recurrence; Combined Modality Therapy; Male; Humans; Female; Depression; Psychotherapy; Middle Aged; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Antidepressive Agents; Maintenance Chemotherapy; Aged