Effectiveness of health checkup with depression screening on depression treatment and outcomes in middle-aged and older adults: a target trial emulation study
Journal
The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Journal Volume
43
Journal Volume
43
Pages
100978
Start Page
100978
ISSN
2666-6065
Date Issued
2024-02
Author(s)
Chen, Yu-Ling
Wu, Ming-Shiang
Wang, Shih-Heng
Lien, Yin-Ju
Chang, Chia-Ming
Hsu, Chih-Cheng
Abstract
Adult preventive health checkups with depression screening were launched in August 2011 in Taiwan; however, its impact has not yet been evaluated. This study aimed to use real-world data to assess the effectiveness of depression screening among middle-aged and older adults.
Subjects
Age; Hospitalization; Mass screening; Suicide; Treatment outcome
SDGs
Type
journal article