depression
Conditions
Interventions
STAIRS is a 8-week program, in which 8 different themes are addressed. Coverage
of each theme starts with a group meeting guided by a professional and expert
by experience. In these meetings differe
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - age 18 to 65 years old; - in the last phase of treatment for a diagnosed Major Depressive Disorder; the acute phase of depression is over and a patient is in the process of regaining control over his life, or psychological treatment is ended in the last 6 months and an aftercare or maintenance antidepressant treatment is offered - Minimal reduction of depressive symptoms into moderate; an IDS-SR score of <38 - The willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Bipolar depression or depression with psychotic features. - Comorbid schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder. - Comorbid moderate or severe dependence of alcohol or drugs. - Neurological disorder (e.g., dementia). - Insufficient command of the Dutch language. - Cognitive problems or indication of low IQ (i.e.< 80). - Not in possession of a pc or smartphone. - Having been referred to a different mental health service for other mental problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of this study is personal recovery, measured in each group as the change on the Individual Recovery Outcome Counter (I.ROC) and the Recovery Assessment Scale Domains and Stages (RAS-DS) between baseline and T1 and T2. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary quantitative outcomes in each group are: depression relapse between T1 and T2, change in depressive symptom severity, level of empowerment, sense of control, level of functional disabilities due to depression, costs associated with psychosocial problems and recovery of Quality of Life from baseline to end of treatment and 6 month follow-up. Secondary qualitative outcomes in the experimental group are user experiences with the STAIRS-program. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed