Family doctors' problems and motivating factors in management of depression
2006
Family Doctors' Challenges in Treating Depression
Sample size: 205
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ööpik Pille, Aluoja Anu, Kalda Ruth, Maaroos Heidi-Ingrid
Primary Institution: Department of Family Medicine, University of Tartu
Hypothesis
What are the family doctors' attitudes and challenges in managing depression?
Conclusion
Family doctors are willing to manage patients with depression but feel they need more training.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of family doctors consider managing depressive patients as part of their job.
- 88% of family doctors feel ready to deal with depressed patients.
- 98% of family doctors actually treat patients with depression.
- 56% of family doctors believe they have sufficient knowledge to treat depression.
Takeaway
Family doctors want to help patients with depression, but they think they need to learn more to do it better.
Methodology
A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among family doctors in Estonia.
Limitations
Only 41% of the practicing family doctors participated in the survey.
Participant Demographics
41% worked in rural areas and 59% in urban areas; 94% were female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.01
Statistical Significance
p < 0.01
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