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Interdisciplinary Stepped Care for Depression After Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Authors :
Whooley, Mary
Unützer, Jürgen
Source :
Archives of Internal Medicine. 4/12/2010, Vol. 170 Issue 7, p585-586. 2p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The authors reflect on the benefits of depression treatment to patients with cardiovascular diseases. They mention the Project Coronary Psychological Evaluation Studies (COPES) which proves the benefits of the Improving Mood-Promoting Access to Collaborative Treatment (IMPACT) collaborative care model to patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). They believe that depression screening improves the cardiovascular outcomes of patients leading a better emotional health and physical functioning.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039926
Volume :
170
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
49312082
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2010.41