Suboptimal antidepressant use among inpatients and outpatients with symptoms of depression: a cross-sectional analysis of the POKAL core data set.

We present a cross-sectional analysis of 1391 outpatients and 280 inpatients participating in subprojects of the Research Training Group POKAL, of whom 1609 had a PHQ-9 score ≥ 5 and 62 reported depression with antidepressant use. Antidepressant use was lower among outpatients than inpatients (28.5% vs.

Potential deprescribing indications for antidepressants between 2012 and 2019: repeated cross-sectional analysis in two Scottish health boards.

Background: Antidepressants have a pivotal role in the treatment of many psychiatric disorders, but there are concerns about long-term use and adverse effects. The objectives of this study were (1) to examine time trends in antidepressant use, (2) to estimate the prevalence of long-term and potential high-risk antidepressant use, and (3) to examine patient characteristics associated with potential deprescribing indications (PDIs) (i.e.

Deprescribing of antidepressants: development of indicators of high-risk and overprescribing using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method.

Background: Antidepressants are first-line medications for many psychiatric disorders. However, their widespread long-term use in some indications (e.g.

Predictors and outcomes in primary depression care (POKAL) - a research training group develops an innovative approach to collaborative care.

Background: The interdisciplinary research training group (POKAL) aims to improve care for patients with depression and multimorbidity in primary care. POKAL includes nine projects within the framework of the Chronic Care Model (CCM). In addition, POKAL will train young (mental) health professionals in research competences within primary care settings.