Depression and anxiety outcomes at a free clinic in a rural state.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the diagnostic and treatment patterns for depression and anxiety in clients receiving care at a free clinic.


METHODS
Charts for 43 clients who received antidepressant or anxiolytic medications were randomly selected and reviewed.


CONCLUSIONS
Clients presented to the clinic symptomatic; almost two thirds had been treated elsewhere. Most clients received pharmacological treatment and referral for counseling. Forty-four percent of the clients were still being treated at their last visit, but 33% were no longer being seen, and it could not be determined if they were receiving care at another clinic.


CONCLUSIONS
If sustained relationships with clients with depression and anxiety can be developed, appropriate care can be provided.
Burman
Mary E
ME
Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, USA. mburman@uwyo.edu
Petrie
Jennifer
J
D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001007:Anxiety / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003376:Counseling; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008499:Medical Records; D008875:Middle Aged; D011203:Poverty; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D000928:Antidepressive Agents