Table 1.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

	Observation group 1 (P+/+)	Observation group 2 P(+/−)	Observation group 3 P(−/−)
Inclusion Criteria
Informed consent	✓	✓	✓
Aged 18 years and older	✓	✓	✓
Diagnosis of heart failure within the last 5 years, validated by the GP on basis of his medical records	✓	✓	✓
At least one contact with the participating GP within the last 6 month	✓	✓	✓
Depression and/or anxiety	✓	✓
Recognition of existing depression and/or anxiety by the GP	✓
Exclusion Criteria
Diagnosis of dementia given by the GP	✓	✓	✓
Not a regular patient of the participating GP’s practice	✓	✓	✓