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Melissa Starkey1, Dawn Wiest2, Amir Qaseem3

  • 1American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA mstarkey@acponline.org.

American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality
|October 30, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Primary care physicians improved depression screening and management after an evidence-based intervention. The quality improvement program enhanced the use of validated tools and team-based care for depression.

Keywords:
PHQ-9depressionprimary carequality improvement

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Depression is a significant global cause of disability.
  • Internists play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing depression.
  • Improving depression care in primary care settings is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a practice improvement intervention.
  • To assess the impact on screening and management of depression in primary care.
  • To identify changes in physician practices related to depression care.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-post study design was employed.
  • Included physician surveys and chart audits.
  • Intervention comprised education, an online toolkit, and coaching calls.

Main Results:

  • Increased use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for depression detection and management.
  • Reported greater adherence to clinical guidelines.
  • Enhanced utilization of team-based care approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence-based quality improvement programs can enhance depression care.
  • Interventions can positively influence physician practices in primary care.
  • Despite existing barriers, improvements in depression management are achievable.