The Effects of Patient Preference on Clinical Outcome, Satisfaction and Adherence Within the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Taking patient preference into consideration has received increased attention in the last decades. We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the effects of patient preference on clinical outcome, satisfaction and adherence regarding treatment of depression and anxiety.

Methods: Pubmed, Embase, PsycINFO and Scopus were searched for (cluster) randomized controlled trials.

[Hardnekkige aanhoudende lichamelijke klachten in de huisartsenpraktijk].

Background: In the care of patients with persevering (‘treatment-resistant’) persistant physical symptoms (PPS), problems are common. With this study, we want to identify starting points for improvement of care, including suggestions for the role of mental health care.

Aim: Using the profile for persevering PPS we will estimate the prevalence, describe characteristics of this patient group and map problems encountered in their care.

[The effects of shared decision making in depression: systematic review and meta-analysis].

Background: Shared decision making (SDM) is advised in the treatment guideline for depressive disorders. However, it’s unclear if SDM contributes to the optimization of care.

Aim: To provide an overview of the effects of SDM within the treatment of depression on treatment outcome, patient satisfaction and adherence through a meta-analysis and systematic review.

Validation of Two Screening Tools for Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients.

Background: Symptoms of anxiety are often unrecognized and untreated in dialysis patients. We investigated the diagnostic accuracy of two widely used screening tools for anxiety in hemodialysis patients.

Methods: For this cross-sectional validation study, chronic hemodialysis patients from eight dialysis centers in the Netherlands were included.

Internet-based treatment for depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients: A cluster randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a guided internet-based self-help intervention for hemodialysis patients with depressive symptoms.

Method: Chronic hemodialysis patients from nine Dutch hospitals with a depression score on the Beck Depression Inventory - second edition (BDI-II) of ≥10, were cluster-randomized into a five modules guided internet-based self-help problem solving therapy intervention or a parallel care-as-usual control group. Clusters were based on hemodialysis shift.