Treatment algorithms for mood disorders
Oshima, A.; Nakagome, K.; Okimoto, K.; Iwanami, A.; Motohashi, N.; Higuchi, T.
Nihon Shinkei Seishin Yakurigaku Zasshi 23(4): 155-159
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1340-2544 PMID: 13677910 Document Number: 562312
The authors summarized features of and controversies about psychopharmacotherapy algorithms, which constitute evidence-based medicine, and compared historical backgrounds of the treatment algorithms of several countries as well as the outline of those for bipolar depression. They pointed out the potential for every clinician to use the current algorithms, which are rather rough, in a way that reflects his or her individuality and in close interaction with patients.