Improving the role of nursing in the treatment of depression in primary care in Spain

Abstract

Purpose: We describe a multicomponent program for the systematic evaluation and treatment of depression in primary care.

Conclusion: Primary-care nurses trained in clinical and therapeutic aspects of depression play a central role in care management, patient education, treatment adherence, and clinical monitoring.

Practice implications: Diverse interventions, including organizational changes and the enhancement of the role of nurses, have been effective in improving depression outcomes in primary-care settings.