TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Depression in the elderly. Rigorous evaluation of drug treatment
JO  - Presse Medicale (1983)
A1  - Barbier, D.
SP  - 351
EP  - 355
VL  - 30
IS  - 7
N2  - CONSENSUS: There is a general consensus on two points: it takes about 2 months for symptoms to resolve; treatment for 4 to 6 months thereafter reduces the risk of relapse. The same dose should be used for both periods. Likewise for prophylaxis against recurrent depression (long-term treatment for several years). QUALITY CARE: There are three major risks in elderly patients with depression: relapse, chronic depression, suicide. Improved quality care for depressive patients is a major public health issue. It is essential to recognize affected patients who require regular care in order to reduce the risk of non-observance (30-70% of the cases). PRESCRIPTION RULES: Differentiate minor depression from major depression. Wait 7 days before evaluating drug efficacy. Be aware of the risk of desinhibition. See the patient and his/her relations often. Take steps to prevent suicide using appropriate drugs. Favor psychological counseling. Use single-drug regimens preferentially. Prescribe for a sufficiently long period (life?).<p /> <p>Language: fr</p>
LA  - fr
SN  - 0755-4982
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -