ArticlePatient preference and adherence2015
Depressed patients' preferences for type of psychotherapy: a preliminary study.
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- Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for social anxiety disorder: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Understanding Treatment Preferences of Australian Patients Living with Treatment-Resistant Depression.Patient preference and adherence · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe treatment recommendations for depressed patients by the American Psychiatric Association encourage a focus on the patient's preferences. The focus of this study was the preference of depressed inpatients for the type of psychotherapy.
methodsTwenty-nine subjects of both sexes who were hospitalized with a major depressive episode were interviewed at 5-day intervals with the same questions after the depressive episode resolved, as indicated by a score less than 7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). The selection of items was performed by expert consensus.
resultsThe supportive psychotherapy scores were the highest, followed by psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. The two sessions conducted at 5-day intervals showed no significant difference, which reflected the stability of choices and preferences of patients.
conclusionIn this study, the patients preferred supportive psychotherapy as first-line therapy compared to psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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