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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2012 Jan;48(1):47-55.
doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2011.00305.x. Epub 2011 Apr 1.

Depression-focused interpersonal counseling and the use of healthcare services after myocardial infarction

Olli Oranta  1 , Sinikka Luutonen, Raimo K R Salokangas, Tero Vahlberg, Helena Leino-Kilpi
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Depression-focused interpersonal counseling and the use of healthcare services after myocardial infarction

Olli Oranta et al. Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose for this study was to evaluate the association between depression-focused interpersonal counseling (IPC) and the use of healthcare services in Finland after myocardial infarction (MI).

Design and methods: The measures were done at 6 and 18 months after MI in the randomized intervention (n= 51) and the control group (n= 52).

Findings: There was less use of somatic specialized healthcare services in the intervention group from 6 to 18 months after hospital discharge, and with intervention patients who had no other long-term disease during 6 months.

Practice implications: Confirmation of possible benefits of IPC for practice calls for more specific studies.

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