The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression subscale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression: systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Study to evaluate the accuracy of the depression subscale of the Hospital and Anxiety Depression Scale to screen for major depression among people with physical health problems. Individual participant data were obtained from 101 of 168 eligible studies. When screening for major depression, a HADS-D cut-off value of seven or higher maximised combined sensitivity and… Continue Reading Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression subscale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression: systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Read MoreComparative Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy and Dynamic Psychotherapy for Major Depressive Disorder in a Community Mental Health Setting. A Randomized Clinical Noninferiority Trial
The purpose it to systematically assess the literature on psychosocial interventions to improve mental health (i.e. depression, anxiety, mental fatigue, loneliness, psychological stress and psychological well-being) in visually impaired adults (≥18 years).
Read MoreA systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological interventions to improve mental wellbeing
Our current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous reviews by examining the efficacy of distinct types of psychological interventions, irrespective of their theoretical underpinning, and the impact of various moderators, in a unified systematic review and meta-analysis.
Read MorePost-traumatic stress reactions among individuals with visual impairment: a systematic review
A systematic review of post-traumatic stress reactions among individuals with visual impairment.
Read MoreThe development of posttraumatic stress disorder in individuals with visual impairment: a systematic search and review
Psychologic Adjustment to Irreversible Vision Loss in Adults
To summarise relevant evidence investigating the psychologic adjustment to irreversible vision loss (IVL) in adults.
Read MoreCounselling for people affected by age-related sight loss
Sight loss is a leading cause of disability in older adults and is associated with reduced quality of life and increased risk of anxiety and depression.
Read MoreAssociation Between Visual Impairment and Depression in Patients Attending Eye Clinics. A Meta-analysis
What is the prevalence of depression in patients attending eye clinics? In this meta-analysis, depression was found to be common (prevalence of 25%) in patients with visual impairment and those aged older than 65 years. These results suggest that depression in patients with visual impairment is a relatively common health problem in the clinic and… Continue Reading Association Between Visual Impairment and Depression in Patients Attending Eye Clinics. A Meta-analysis
Read MoreVisual Impairment, Depression and Psychological Therapies
This summary reports the findings of a review of the literature on depression and visual impairment including access to psychological therapies for people with visual impairment and common mental health problems.
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