The effects of psychosocial day care program on clinical symptoms and quality of life of persons with depression: a prospective study

Psychological and psychosocial interventions proved to be effective in treatment of depression. The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of psychosocial day care program on the quality of life and clinical symptoms of persons with depression. In a controlled trial, 114 participants...

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Published in:The European journal of psychiatry 2020-01, Vol.34 (1), p.27-35
Main Authors: Juretić, Tanja Grahovac, Letica-Crepulja, Marina, Stevanović, Aleksandra, Ružić, Klementina, Rončević-Gržeta, Ika, Došen, Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Depression
Psychoeducation
Psychosocial interventions
Quality of life
Social skills
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Summary:Psychological and psychosocial interventions proved to be effective in treatment of depression. The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of psychosocial day care program on the quality of life and clinical symptoms of persons with depression. In a controlled trial, 114 participants aged 20 or older with ICD-10 major depression were recruited after they being discharged from in-patient treatment. The intervention group (n=59) received a 4-month group psychosocial program consisting of psychoeducation, social skills training and therapeutic community, and the control group (n=55) received the usual care. Participants were assessed three times: at baseline, at the end-of-treatment and at 6-months follow-up. The outcome measures were the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale and Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life. The intervention group had significantly larger symptom reduction compared to control group (F (1,98)=15.11, p
ISSN:0213-6163
2340-4469
DOI:10.1016/j.ejpsy.2019.11.001