This randomized controlled trial examines whether a guided-self-help intervention is effective in treating depressive symptoms by employees. Cost effectiveness is also examined.
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Brief title
Condition
- Mood disorders and disturbances NEC
Synonym
Research involving
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Primary outcome of this study are the depressive symptoms, as measured with a
self-report questionnaire of depressive symptoms.
Secondary outcome
Secondary outcome measures are: absenteeism, anxiety symptoms, burnout
symptoms, quality of life, locus of control and coping.
Background summary
Unipolar depressive disorders are highly prevalent, have high incidence, and
have considerable impact on quality of life in patients and their relatives.
Moreover, depressive disorders are linked with increased mortality rates, high
levels of service use and huge economic costs.
Prevention of depression is in the interests of businesses because the pay
about 75% of the total economic costs of depression. These costs exist of
absenteeism from work and loss of work productivity (presenteeism).
Research has shown that depressive symptoms can be treated effectively with
psychological interventions. There is also growing evidence that these
interventions can be applied through guided self-help interventions. In this
research we will examine whether a guided self-help intervention is effective
in treating depressive symptoms by employees. This intervention also focuses on
work aspects such as stress.
Study objective
This randomized controlled trial examines whether a guided-self-help
intervention is effective in treating depressive symptoms by employees. Cost
effectiveness is also examined.
Study design
This is a randomized controlled trial of an internet based guided self-help
intervention for employees with depressive symptoms. 50% of the participants
will be randomized to the guided self-help intervention (experimental group).
The other 50% of the participants will be randomized to the control group. In
this control group is no actual form of health intervention offered but
participants are free to seek help for there symptoms (control group, care as
usual).
Intervention
This intervention is based on an interconnection of different modules witch
have been shown to be effective in treating depressive symptoms and
work-related problems, namely the Problem Solving Treatment, Mind over Mood and
Prevention Guide. The course exists of 6 weekly lessons (with an option to
extend to 9 lessons). The participantss need to do *homework*. They are
supported by a coach (social worker or bachelor psychologist).
Study burden and risks
Not applicable
van der Boechorststraat 1
1081 BT Amsterdam
NL
van der Boechorststraat 1
1081 BT Amsterdam
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
18 years or older and depressive symptoms
Exclusion criteria
change in antidepressant medication, legal labor dispute
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
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Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL34653.029.11 |