Enhancing the clinical utility of depression screening
Key result
Depression screening using the PHQ-9 is most clinically useful when combined with coordinated follow-up, treatment monitoring, and an operational cut-off score range of 8 to 12.
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Implication
Supports coordinated follow-up with PHQ-9 screening; leaves open randomized validation of 8-12 thresholds in cardiovascular populations.
PICO
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Population
Depression
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Intervention / Comparator
Depression screening (PHQ-9)
Cite This Study
Kurt Kroenke (2012) conducted an editorial in Depression. Depression screening (PHQ-9) was evaluated. Depression screening using the PHQ-9 is most clinically useful when combined with coordinated follow-up, treatment monitoring, and an operational cut-off score range of 8 to 12.