Indicators of patients with major depressive disorder in need of highly specialized care: A systematic review.

Frédérique C W van KrugtenMeriam KaddouriMaartje GoordenAnton J L M van BalkomClaudi L H BocktingFrenk P M L PeetersLeona Hakkaart-van Roijennull null

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Several indicators are associated with the need for highly specialized MDD care. These indicators provide easily measurable factors that may serve as a starting point for the development of a valid tool to identify patients with MDD in need of highly specialized care.

Keyphrases

major depressive disorder
palliative care
bipolar disorder
healthcare
quality improvement
pain management
affordable care act
chronic pain