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Article: New depression data have been reported by researchers at University of Tehran.
- Article from:
- Clinical Trials Week
- Article date:
- November 16, 2009
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In this recent report, researchers in Iran conducted a study "To assess the impact on knowledge and attitudes of a tailored educational intervention on depression using a modified version of the Prochaska stages of change model, compared with standard continuing medical education, for general practitioners (GPs) in primary care in Iran. Using a randomized controlled trial, a total of 192 GPs were evenly randomized to intervention or control arm."
"The topic for the educational intervention was depressive disorders. The participants were divided in to small and large groups, depending on their initial stage of change. The GPs' knowledge and skills regarding ...