The cost-utility of stepped-care algorithms according to depression guideline recommendations – results of a state-transition model analysis

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) diminishes quality of life and is associated with functional impairment, which has a tremendous impact on individuals, their relatives and society. In view of its high prevalence, MDD is costly from both a health care and a societal perspective (Ferrari et  al, 2013; Chisholm et al, 2016).

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - August 9, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Jolanda A.C. Meeuwissen, Talitha L. Feenstra, Filip Smit, Matthijs Blankers, Jan Spijker, Claudi L.H. Bockting, Anton J.L.M. van Balkom, Erik Buskens Tags: Research paper Source Type: research