Although depression is a major cause of illness and disability, the quality of care offered is often poor. Research evidence demonstrating how the quality of primary care can be improved is dispersed in different academic journals and written in technical jargon. Depression in Primary Care: Evidence and Practice summarizes this research in a clear and useable format. This collection of high quality reviews of research evidence takes the form of a series of clinical and economic evaluations. Each provides a clear summary of the best evidence from trials and an accessible 'how to do it' guide, written by international experts. Global approaches towards the organization and delivery of primary care for depression are presented, from the UK, North America, Europe and the developing world. An important source of practical guidance about how to implement quality improvement programs in clinical practice, this book will assist practitioners, researchers and policy makers alike.

Practical and authoritative summary of research evidence demonstrating how the quality of primary care for depression can be improved.

About the Author
Simon Gilbody is Professor of Psychological Medicine, Department of Health Sciences and Hull York Medical School, University of York, UK. Peter Bower is Reader, Primary Care Research Group, University of Manchester, UK.

Reviews
'This book is excellent ... It manages to be academically rigorous, relevant to developments in health and policy and readable into the bargain.' The Psychiatrist
'The book covers a great many thoughts and possibilities in working through the policy development and is a superb resource to help the discussion along.' Doody's Notes



Book Information
ISBN 9780521870504
Author Simon Gilbody
Format Paperback
Page Count 172
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 155mm * 11mm