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Exploration of GP perspectives on deprescribing antidepressants: a qualitative study.

Dervla KellyJustin GraffiMaria NoonanPhilip GreenJohn McFarlandPeter HayesLiam Glynn
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
GPs are largely confident in their role of managing mild-to-moderate depression and deprescribing antidepressants. This study provides an insight into factors that influence GPs' decisions to deprescribe antidepressants. More information on rates of relapse after discontinuation would be helpful to inform decision-making.
Keyphrases
  • major depressive disorder
  • decision making
  • depressive symptoms
  • bipolar disorder
  • healthcare
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity
  • health information