The purpose of the research is to investigate the effectiveness of a new intervention for the treatment of depression in primary care. The intervention is based on the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and it aims to reduce the symptoms of depression in patients. The study will be conducted in a primary care setting and will include a sample of 100 patients who will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group will receive the new intervention, while the control group will receive the usual care provided by the primary care physician. The outcome measures will be the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The study will be conducted over a period of six months and the results will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The findings of the study will be used to inform the development of the new intervention and to improve the treatment of depression in primary care.
The new intervention for the treatment of depression in primary care is based on the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and it aims to reduce the symptoms of depression in patients. The intervention consists of a series of sessions with a trained therapist who will help the patients to identify and challenge the negative thoughts and behaviors that contribute to depression. The therapist will also teach the patients coping skills and strategies to manage their depression. The intervention will be delivered in a group setting and will include a maximum of 10 patients per group. The sessions will be conducted weekly for a period of six weeks. The patients will be evaluated using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) before and after the intervention. The results of the study will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics and will be used to inform the development of the new intervention and to improve the treatment of depression in primary care.
The study will be conducted in a primary care setting and will include a sample of 100 patients who will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The inclusion criteria for the study will be patients aged 18-65 years who are diagnosed with depression and who are receiving care from a primary care physician. The exclusion criteria will be patients who are pregnant, have a history of psychosis, or have a history of substance abuse. The patients will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group using a computer-generated randomization sequence. The intervention group will receive the new intervention, while the control group will receive the usual care provided by the primary care physician. The outcome measures will be the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ
