A Qualitative Exploration of Individuals Preferences, Expectations, Lived Experiences and Satisfaction with Treatment for Depression
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2019
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Funnell, Sarah
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Depression is one of the most commonly occurring disorders that can significantly impact an
individual’s quality of life and often leads to increased morbidity and mortality. This paper
reviews the existing literature on the prevalence and impact of major depressive disorder. It
explores the ongoing issues associated with help-seeking and examines factors that influence
or impede individuals accessing help. Research about patient preferences, expectations and
satisfaction with treatment for depression are reviewed in the context of both pharmacotherapy
and psychotherapy. Limitations of current research, including ongoing discrepancies across the
literature, are presented, and recommendations for future research are discussed. In particular,
the work concludes that there should be a greater focus on understanding individual
perspectives and experiences in more naturalistic community settings, with less emphasis on
the use of clinical trial data.
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School of Psychology
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Thesis (M.Psych(Clinical)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2019
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