A telephone psychotherapy programme (TPP) v usual care (UC) in primary care patients beginning antidepressant treatment for depression*
| Outcomes at 6 months | TPP | UC | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *SCL = Hopkins Symptom Checklist Depression Scale. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| ⩾50% improvement in SCL depression score | 58% | 43% | 35% (9 to 67) | 7 (4 to 23) |
| Self rated as “very satisfied” with treatment | 59% | 28% | 107% (59 to 171) | 4 (3 to 5) |