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Determining The Effectiveness Of A Peer Support Person In Individuals With Depression Symptoms, Donna K. Reeves
Determining The Effectiveness Of A Peer Support Person In Individuals With Depression Symptoms, Donna K. Reeves
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Abstract
This study’s aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of an existing peer support program as an adjunct treatment for patients with depression. This retrospective evaluation analyzed the total scores of 110 patients with depression on the PHQ-9 questionnaire at the initial assessment (Time 1), at 6-weeks (Time 2), and then at 12-weeks (Time 3). The participants were divided into two groups, those who enrolled in a peer support program (n = 55) and those without peer support (n = 55). PHQ-9 total scores for each time interval were compared for the two groups utilizing independent sample t-tests …