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Review
. 2013 Oct 9:7:1047-57.
doi: 10.2147/PPA.S52746. eCollection 2013.

Should treatment for depression be based more on patient preference?

Sophia E Winter  1 , Jacques P Barber
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Review

Should treatment for depression be based more on patient preference?

Sophia E Winter et al. Patient Prefer Adherence. .

Abstract

Patient treatment preferences are of growing interest to researchers, clinicians, and patients. In this review, an overview of the most commonly recommended treatments for depression is provided, along with a brief review of the evidence supporting their efficacy. Studies examining the effect of patient treatment preferences on treatment course and outcome are summarized. Existing literature on what treatment options patients tend to prefer and believe to be helpful, and what factors may affect these preferences, is also reviewed. Finally, clinical implications of research findings on patient preferences for depression management are discussed. In summary, although our knowledge of the impact of patient preferences on treatment course and outcome is limited, knowing and considering those preferences may be clinically important and worthy of greater study for evidence-based practice.

Keywords: antidepressants; depression; psychotherapy; treatment preferences.

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