Major depression in primary care: making the diagnosis
Singapore medical journal
;
: 591-597, 2016.
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en Inglés
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-304104
ABSTRACT
Major depression is a common condition seen in the primary care setting, often presenting with somatic symptoms. It is potentially a chronic illness with considerable morbidity, and a high rate of relapse and recurrence. Major depression has a bidirectional relationship with chronic diseases, and a strong association with increased age and coexisting mental illnesses (e.g. anxiety disorders). Screening can be performed using clinical tools for major depression, such as the Patient Health Questionaire-2, Patient Health Questionaire-9 and Beck Depression Inventory, so that timely treatment can be initiated. An accurate diagnosis of major depression and its severity is essential for prompt treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality. This is the first of a series of articles that illustrates the approach to the management of major depression in primary care. Our next articles will cover suicide risk assessment in a depressed patient and outline the basic principles of management and treatment modalities.
Texto completo:
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Atención Primaria de Salud
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Psicometría
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Recurrencia
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Suicidio
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Tamizaje Masivo
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Enfermedad Crónica
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Personas con Discapacidad
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Medición de Riesgo
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Trastorno Depresivo Mayor
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Factores de riesgo
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Singapore medical journal
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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