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Collaborative Approaches Between General Practitioners and Geriatric Psychiatrists for Managing Depression in Elderly Patients: Insights from a Focus Group Analysis

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  • Lars Christian Kvalbein-Olsen

  • Eivind Aakhus

  • Ole Rikard Haavet

  • Erik L. Werner

  • January 8, 2026

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    Depression in older adults often presents with cognitive difficulties and somatic symptoms, complicating diagnosis and treatment.

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    General practitioners frequently underdiagnose depression in older patients due to stigma, time constraints, and misconceptions about aging.

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    Collaborative care models, involving multidisciplinary teams, have shown promise in improving outcomes for late-life depression.

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    Joint consultations between patients, GPs, and psychiatrists may enhance care quality and reduce waiting times for older adults with depression.

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    A focus group study explored physicians' experiences with joint consultations, highlighting benefits, challenges, and future implementation suggestions.

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Collaborative Approaches Between General Practitioners and Geriatric Psychiatrists for Managing Depression in Elderly Patients: Insights from a Focus Group Analysis

  • by Lars Christian Kvalbein-Olsen, Eivind Aakhus, Ole Rikard Haavet, Erik L. Werner

  • January 8, 2026

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