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Screening for psychosocial problems in primary care.

H D Hase1, J A Luger

  • 1University of North Dakota Family Residency Program, Bismarck 58501.

The Journal of Family Practice
|March 1, 1988
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Primary care physicians can use the Multifactor Health Inventory (MHI) questionnaire to screen patients for psychosocial issues. This tool enhances physician awareness and guides follow-up interviews for better patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Primary care
  • Psychosocial health
  • Patient screening

Background:

  • Assessing physical, emotional, and social well-being is crucial in primary care.
  • Physician time constraints limit in-depth patient psychosocial evaluations.
  • Many psychosocial problems in patients remain unidentified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Multifactor Health Inventory (MHI) as a patient screening tool.
  • To address the need for efficient psychosocial assessment in primary care.
  • To improve physician identification of patients with psychosocial challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Multifactor Health Inventory (MHI) questionnaire.
  • Patients completed the MHI prior to physician consultation.

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  • MHI designed for screening psychophysiologic, psychiatric, attitudinal, and substance abuse issues.

    • Main Results:

    • The MHI facilitates the screening of various patient psychosocial problems.
    • The questionnaire provides guidance for effective follow-up interviews.
    • Research indicates questionnaires increase physician awareness of patient psychosocial conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The Multifactor Health Inventory (MHI) is a valuable tool for primary care.
    • Utilizing the MHI can improve the identification and management of patient psychosocial issues.
    • Questionnaires enhance physician's ability to address the holistic health needs of patients.