Prevention of anxiety and depression in the age group of 75 years and over: a randomised controlled trial testing the feasibility and effectiveness of a generic stepped care programme among elderly community residents at high risk of developing anxiety and depression versus usual care [ISRCTN26474556]

• Main Authors: van Oppen Patricia (Author), van Marwijk Harm (Author), van 't Veer-Tazelaar Nelleke (Author), Nijpels Giel (Author), van Hout Hein (Author), Cuijpers Pim (Author), Stalman Wim (Author), Beekman Aartjan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In frail elderly, the effects of depression and anxiety are deep encroaching. Indicated prevention studies, aimed at subjects with subthreshold disorder, have shown that well designed interventions are capable of reducing the inciden...