Evidence-Based, Pharmacological Treatment Guideline for Depression in Korea, Revised Edition
Evidence-Based, Pharmacological Treatment Guideline for Depression in Korea, Revised Edition
- 주제(키워드) Depression , Pharmacological Treatment , Guideline , Korea
- 발행기관 대한의학회
- 발행년도 2014
- 총서유형 Journal
- KCI ID ART001868104
- 본문언어 영어
초록/요약
This paper aims to introduce, summarize, and emphasize the importance of the ‘Evidence-Based, Pharmacological Treatment Guideline for Depression in Korea, Revised Edition’. Theguideline broadly covers most aspects of the pharmacological treatment of patients inKorea diagnosed with moderate to severe major depression according to the DSM-IV TR. The guideline establishment process involved determining and answering a number of keyquestions, searching and selecting publications, evaluating recommendations, preparingguideline drafts, undergoing external expert reviews, and obtaining approval. A guidelineadaptation process was conducted for the revised edition. The guideline stronglyrecommends pharmacological treatment considered appropriate to the current clinicalsituation in Korea, and should be considered helpful when selecting the appropriatepharmacological treatment of patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Therefore, the wide distribution of this guideline is recommended.
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