Screening for Depression in Adults: A Summary of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Annals of Internal MedicinePublished 21 May 2002
Michael Pignone, Bradley N. Gaynes, Jerry L. Rushton, Catherine Mills Burchell, C. Tracy Orleans, Cynthia D. Mulrow
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An updated systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found that several short, accurate, and easy-to-use instruments for detecting depression are available and appear to perform as well as longer instruments.
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Compared with usual care, screening for depression can improve outcomes, particularly when screening is coupled with system changes that help ensure adequate treatment and follow-up.
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