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Further assessment of risk and need <strong>for</strong> treatment, and routine outcome monitoringTable 34: Summary of findings <strong>for</strong> systematic reviews of factors that predicttreatment response/recurrence of depression/non-adherenceStudy ID Outcome Summary of findingsDODD2004 Treatment The following non-biological factorsresponse predicted better response:• moderate depression (compared with severedepression)• endogenous depression (compared withsituational/reactive depression)• high autonomy and low sociotropy• high co-operativeness andself-directedness• high reward dependence and novelty seekingand low harm avoidance• greater non-verbal attunement between patientand interviewer• psychiatrist’s initial optimism• strong alliance between therapist and service user• strongly held religious beliefs and activities.The following non-biological factors predictedpoor response:• comorbidity of GAD• comorbidity of panic disorder• bipolarity• alcohol misuse and dependance• poor occupational functioning.Biological predictive factors included neuroendocrinefactors, platelet markers, electroencephalographicmarkers and magnetic resonancemarkers, but the review authors suggest thatwhile these are useful in research they are of onlylimited use to the treating clinican.FEKADU2009 Depression The following factors predicted good outcomerecovery and recovery:• initial responsiveness to lithium• absence of previous history of admission• shorter duration of illness at intake• less severe illness during follow-up.The following factors predicted poorer outcomeand readmission:• prior history of treatment with lithium• presence of delusions and agitation.Age, sex and history of dysthymia were notpredictive of recovery.HARDEVELD2010 Recurrence The following factors predictedof MDD recurrence of MDD:• the number of previous episodes• subclinical residual symptoms after recovery<strong>for</strong> the last episode.166

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