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The VA/DoD clinical practice guidelines for management of major depressive disorder recommends the following regarding the follow up of patients:<ref>VA/DoD [http://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/mdd/ clinical practice guideline for the management of major depressive disorder (MDD)]. Guideline summary. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (U.S.); 2009</ref> | The Veteran Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) clinical practice guidelines for management of major depressive disorder recommends the following regarding the follow up of patients:<ref>VA/DoD [http://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/mdd/ clinical practice guideline for the management of major depressive disorder (MDD)]. Guideline summary. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (U.S.); 2009</ref> | ||
* The follow-up period from the time of initial diagnosis is four to six weeks. | * The follow-up period from the time of initial diagnosis is four to six weeks. | ||
* At time of follow-up, a repeat PHQ-9 and an evaluation of the risk for suicide should be completed in order to assess treatment response. | * At time of follow-up, a repeat PHQ-9 and an evaluation of the risk for suicide should be completed in order to assess treatment response. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Follow-up
The Veteran Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) clinical practice guidelines for management of major depressive disorder recommends the following regarding the follow up of patients:[1]
- The follow-up period from the time of initial diagnosis is four to six weeks.
- At time of follow-up, a repeat PHQ-9 and an evaluation of the risk for suicide should be completed in order to assess treatment response.
- How well treatment was tolerated, adherence to treatment, other influential medical problems, and psychosocial barriers to therapy should also be addressed at the time of follow-up.
References
- ↑ VA/DoD clinical practice guideline for the management of major depressive disorder (MDD). Guideline summary. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (U.S.); 2009