Self-reported reasons for reducing or stopping antidepressant medications in primary care: thematic analysis of the diamond longitudinal study.

Amy Coe Jane Maree Gunn Susan Louise Fletcher Elizabeth Murray Catherine J Kaylor-Hughes

Published in: Primary health care research & development (2023)

Reflexive thematic analysis of patient-reported factors revealed five overarching themes; 1. Depression; 2. Medication; 3. Healthcare system; 4. Psychosocial, and; 5. Financial. These findings are used to inform suggestions for the development and implementation of antidepressant deprescribing discussions in clinical practice.

Keyphrases

patient reported
primary care
major depressive disorder
clinical practice
healthcare
depressive symptoms
bipolar disorder
mental health
single cell
sleep quality
general practice
quality improvement
emergency department
physical activity