Tool Information
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Title |
Problem Solving Treatment: Preventing Depression in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Settings |
Residence for Older People
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MHP Steps |
Preparation
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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
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Country of Origin |
United States
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Languages |
English
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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
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Application in the Field |
Limited application
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Tool mainly used in |
United States
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Stage of Development |
First experiences available/pilot phase
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Evaluation and Research |
Studies/Technical Data available
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Beneficiary Involvement in Design |
No reference to active participation
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Evaluation |
Yes
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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.
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Available Formats |
Paper Based
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Free |
Yes
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Restrictions on Use |
No
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Tool Focus |
Individual
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Tool Type |
How to Manual/Design Tool
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Download(s) |
- Problem -solving treatment for primary care - 782 KB
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