Depressive disorder in the last phase of life in patients with cardiovascular disease, cancer, and COPD: data from a 20-year follow-up period in general practice

British Journal of General Practice

Kris Vissers¹  Franca Warmenhoven¹  Henk Schers¹  Judith Prins¹  Hans Bor¹  Chris van Weel¹  Peter Lucassen¹ 

[1] Department of Primary and Community Care;

关键词: cardiovascular disease;    depression;    epidemiology;    cancer;    COPD;    palliative care;    general practice;    prevalence;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp13X667150

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Depression is assumed to be common in chronically ill patients during their last phase of life and is associated with poorer outcomes. The prevalence of depression is widely varying in previous studies due to the use of different terminology, classification, and assessment methods.

【 授权许可】

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