Summary of included studies for DEP5 experience
| Study reference | Study type | Aim of study | Number of participants | Characteristics of participants | Method of analysis | Methods: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malpass et al, 201019 | Mixed methods (PHQ-9 and in-depth interviews) | To explore the extent to which changes in PHQ-9 score over time reflect patients’ accounts of their experiences of depression during the same period; and to explore patients’ experiences of using the PHQ-9 within primary care consultations | 10 patients | Patients aged 18–75 years with a baseline PHQ-9>10; included if referred by GP to study after consultation where antidepressants were prescribed, or records indicated a consultation for a new episode of depression; excluded if severely mentally ill, or unable to participate in interviews | Principles of constant comparison | Interviews at the patient’s home as soon as possible after the initial diagnosis, and at 3 and 6 months post diagnosis |
| Mitchell et al, 201120 | Focus groups of healthcare professionals from four general practices | To explore primary care practitioner perspectives on the clinical utility of the NICE guideline and the impact of the QOF on diagnosis and management of depression in routine practice | 38 participants, including GPs, nurses, doctors in training, mental health workers, and a manager | Four diverse practices purposely identified, following a postal invitation to 26 practices in one region | Iterative, thematic and self-conscious; emergent content units identified, coded, grouped into themes, and compared across groups | Focus groups led by trained facilitator, using topic guide; open questioning used, allowing participants to explore themes |
NICE = National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. PHQ = Patient Health Questionnaire. QOF = Quality and Outcomes Framework.