What Helps and Hinders Recovery from Depression? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Patient-Identified Recovery Factors
Overview
This systematic review synthesizes qualitative data from 27 studies involving 939 adults to identify patient-perceived factors facilitating or hindering depression recovery. The authors outline eight overarching themes, including social connections, self-reconstruction, autonomy, professional support, and practical life circumstances. The resource is intended for clinicians and researchers seeking a person-centered understanding of subjective recovery experiences beyond symptom reduction.
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- David Wedema (University Medical Center Groningen), Johanna Hovenkamp-Hermelink (University Medical Center Groningen), E.L. Korevaar (Hanze University of Applied Sciences), Klaas J. Wardenaar (University of Groningen), Robert A. Schoevers (University Medical Center Groningen)
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- 2025-10-30
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- 10.1159/000548808
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@article{allodium:75336b4319054910,
title = {What Helps and Hinders Recovery from Depression? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Patient-Identified Recovery Factors},
author = {David Wedema and Johanna Hovenkamp-Hermelink and E.L. Korevaar and Klaas J. Wardenaar and Robert A. Schoevers},
year = {2025},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1159/000548808},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1159/000548808}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - What Helps and Hinders Recovery from Depression? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Patient-Identified Recovery Factors AU - Wedema, David AU - Hovenkamp-Hermelink, Johanna AU - Korevaar, E.L. AU - Wardenaar, Klaas J. AU - Schoevers, Robert A. PY - 2025 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1159/000548808 UR - https://doi.org/10.1159/000548808 ER -
APA
Wedema, D., Hovenkamp-Hermelink, J., Korevaar, E., Wardenaar, K. J., & Schoevers, R. A. (2025). What Helps and Hinders Recovery from Depression? A Systematic Review and Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Patient-Identified Recovery Factors. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1159/000548808
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