| Title | Problem Solving Treatment: Preventing Depression in Age-Related Macular Degeneration |
| Settings | Residence for Older People |
| MHP Steps | Preparation |
| Publication Information |
Barry W. Rovner, Robin J Casten, Mark T Hegel, Benjamin E Leiby & Wiiliam S Tasman. Preventing Depression in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Arch Gen Pyschiatry. vol. 64 (no 8) aug. 2007. Mark T. Hegel, Dartmount Medical School. Patricia A Areán. University of California at San Francisco. Problem -solving treatment for primary care (pst-pc). A treatment manual for depression |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Languages | English |
| Tool Description |
Age-related macular degeneration is a prevalent disease of aging that may cause irreversible vision loss, disability, and depression. In their study Rovner, Casten, Hegel, Leiby & Tasman proved that Problem solving treatment prevented depressive disorders and loss of valued activities in patients with age-related macular degeneration as a short term treatment. They stated that Booster of rescue treatments may be necessary to sustain problem-solving treatment`s preventative effect |
| Application in the Field | Limited application |
| Tool mainly used in | United States |
| Stage of Development | First experiences available/pilot phase |
| Evaluation and Research | Studies/Technical Data available |
| Beneficiary Involvement in Design | No reference to active participation |
| Evaluation | Yes |
| Evaluation Description |
Barry W. Rovner, Robin J Casten, Mark T Hegel, Benjamin E Leiby & Wiiliam S Tasman. Preventing Depression in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Arch Gen Pyschiatry. vol. 64 (no 8) aug. 2007. |
| Available Formats | Paper Based |
| Free | Yes |
| Restrictions on Use | No |
| Tool Focus | Individual |
| Tool Type | How to Manual/Design Tool |
| Download(s) |
| Contact Name | Dr Barry J Rovner |
| Organisation Name | Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience |
| Barry.Rovner@jefferson.edu | |
| Telephone | 215-503-1254 |
| Address | 900 Walnut Street, 4th floor , Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
| Country | United States |