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The role of relapse prevention for depression in collaborative care: a systematic review

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Moriarty, Andrew S, Coventry, Peter A, Hudson, Joanna L, Cook, Natalie, Fenton, Oliver J, Bower, Peter, Lovell, Karina, Archer, Janine +10 more·2020·Journal of Affective Disorders

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BACKGROUND Relapse (the re-emergence of depression symptoms before full recovery) is common in depression and relapse prevention strategies are not well researched in primary care settings. Collaborative care is effective for treating acute phase depression but little is known about the use of relapse prevention strategies in collaborative care. We undertook a systematic review to identify and characterise relapse prevention strategies in the context of collaborative care. METHODS We searched for Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) of collaborative care for depression. In addition to published material, we obtained provider and patient manuals from authors to provide more detail on intervention content. We reported the extent to which collaborative care interventions addressed four relapse prevention components. RESULTS 93 RCTs were identified. 31 included a formal relapse prevention plan; 42 had proactive monitoring and follow-up after the acute phase; 39 reported strategies for optimising sustained medication adherence; and 20 of the trials reported psychological or psycho-educational treatments persisting beyond the acute phase or focussing on long-term health/relapse prevention. 30 (32.3%) did not report relapse prevention approaches. LIMITATIONS We did not receive trial materials for approximately half of the trials, which limited our ability to identify relevant features of intervention content. CONCLUSION Relapse is a significant risk amongst people treated for depression and interventions are needed that specifically address and minimise this risk. Given the advantages of collaborative care as a delivery system for depression care, there is scope for more consistency and increased effort to implement and evaluate relapse prevention strategies.

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  • Hospitalization is the administrative criterion mentioned in the largest number of articles, being mentioned in 42 of the 51 (82.3%) articles included in the review.

    “Regarding the administrative criteria that have been established, the one mentioned in the largest number of articles is hospitalization, being mentioned in 42 of the 51 (82,3%) articles included in the review (1, 2, 4–7, 9–17, 19–21, 23–31, 34, 35, 41–45, 47–52, 54, 55).”

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Moriarty, A. S., Coventry, P. A., Hudson, J. L., Cook, N., Fenton, O. J., Bower, P., Lovell, K., Archer, J., Clarke, R., Richards, D. A., Dickens, C., Gask, L., Waheed, W., Huijbregts, K. M., van der Feltz–Cornelis, C., Ali, S., Gilbody, S., & McMillan, D.
Affiliations
  • University of York (GB)
  • King's College London (GB)
  • Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
  • Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB)
  • University of Manchester (GB)
  • University of Salford (GB)
  • University of Exeter (GB)
  • Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix (NL)
  • Western University (CA)
Corresponding author
Moriarty, Andrew S
Venue
Journal of Affective Disorders
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-03
Volume
265
Pages
618-644
ISSN
0165-0327 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2991561062
Cited by
35
References
128
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 2
FWCI
0.54
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Affective Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) (acceptedVersion)
  • Open Research Exeter (University of Exeter) (acceptedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion)
  • Research Portal (King's College London) (submittedVersion)
  • University of Salford Institutional Repository (University of Salford) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
ASM
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
relapse prevention, depression, collaborative care, primary care, medication adherence, psychoeducational intervention, intervention content
MeSH terms
Chronic Disease, Depression, Humans, Primary Health Care, Recurrence, Secondary Prevention

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