A prognostic index for long-term outcome after successful acute phase cognitive therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy for major depressive disorder.
Suzanne C van BronswijkLotte H J M LemmensJohn R KeefeMarcus J H HuibersRobert J DeRubeisFrenk P M L PeetersPublished in: Depression and anxiety (2018)
Long-term predictions of MDD are multifactorial, involving a combination of variables that each has a small prognostic effect. If replicated and validated, the PI can be implemented to predict follow-up depression severity for each individual after acute treatment response, and to personalize long-term treatment strategies.