Living with depression

 Order this insightful report to receive a deeper understanding of:

• Life with depression from the patient’s perspective
• The filters patients apply to different treatment options, and to the continuation of treatment
• The experiences and perceptions that ultimately shape treatment decisions

Methodology

30 minute online interviews amongst a broad sample of 2000 patients, ranging from the mildly depressed to the severely depressed.

Additional countries available on request. 

Deliverables

A comprehensive PowerPoint report is available to order, containing information pertaining to:

Attitudes to depression and the impact of depression on the patient’s life

• Do patients feel there is a stigma attached to the diagnosis of depression?
• How much control do patients feel they have over the causes of their depression and how does this impact their attitudes?
• How supported do patients feel by their families and peers?

Attitudes towards treatments received for depression (prescription medication and over the counter remedies as well as towards therapy)

• Who are the patients who are resistant to treatment? Are they defined purely by severity of disease and treatment factors? Do attitudinal factors play a role?

Attitudes to interaction with physician/therapist

• To what extent do patients feel they are supported by healthcare professionals?
• How adherent are patients to keeping appointments? Why do they miss appointments?

Plus:

• A robust segmentation analysis based on key attitudinal factors , demographic information, disease path and severity, and symptoms experienced
• Detailed demographic information
• Consultancy and support from our depression research specialists

Contact

To find out more about Living with depression and how it can help you better understand patient needs  in a fast growing market, contact:

Karen Swords Quantitative Director T: +44 (0)20 7386 4774 Email