Economic evaluation of a minimal psychological intervention in chronically ill elderly patients with minor or mild to moderate depression: A randomized trial (the DELTA-study)

Objectives: Depression is associated with high healthcare utilization and related costs. Effective treatments might reduce the economic burden. The objective of this study was to establish the cost-utility of a minimal psychological intervention (MPI) aimed at reducing depression and improving quali...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of technology assessment in health care 2009-10, Vol.25 (4), p.497-504
Hauptverfasser:	Jonkers, Catharina C. M., Lamers, Femke, Evers, Silvia M. A. A., Bosma, Hans, Metsemakers, Job F., Van Eijk, Jacques Th. M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Behavior Behavior Therapy - economics Behavior Therapy - methods Chronic disease Chronic illnesses Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Cost analysis Cost-Benefit Analysis Depression - therapy Depressive disorder Diabetes Mellitus - psychology Diaries Female Health care expenditures Health services utilization Hospitals Humans Male Medical equipment Medical research Medical screening Mental depression Nurses Patients Primary care Productivity Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - psychology Quality of Life Quality-Adjusted Life Years Questionnaires R&D Research & development Shadow prices Studies
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