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Phq -9 Utilization In The Primary Care Setting, Michael Armstrong, Ramisa Rahman, Ceferino Cruz Iv, Afsha Rais Kaisani
Phq -9 Utilization In The Primary Care Setting, Michael Armstrong, Ramisa Rahman, Ceferino Cruz Iv, Afsha Rais Kaisani
North Texas Research Forum 2023
INTRODUCTION: The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a tool used to help diagnose depression and assess a patient’s response to treatment. Quality metric (QM) 371 is a measure of PHQ-9 utilization in patients with depression, and Medical City Family Medicine tracks QM 371 in order to improve the quality of care provided to our patients. This project sought to assess utilization of the PHQ-9 in our clinical practice. At the time of this QI project’s inception, QM 371 was reporting at 0%.
METHODS: Our intervention was to give an educational presentation regarding depression, the PHQ-9, as well as how to …
The Role Of Primary Care Physicians In Post-Partum Depression (Ppd), Elizabeth Bowman
The Role Of Primary Care Physicians In Post-Partum Depression (Ppd), Elizabeth Bowman
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Background
- Symptoms of depression lasting longer than 2 weeks following birth
- 10-15% of new mothers affected yet 50% of cases go undiagnosed
- Long-lasting consequences for the mother, baby, and father
- Multi-factorial condition
Conclusion
- Primary care providers are the first-line defense against PPD
- Many providers are resistant to PPD screenings
- Interventions from primary care providers are effective
Addressing Psychosocial Outcomes Of Social Isolation In Older Adults, Megan Friesen, Madeline M. Christensen
Addressing Psychosocial Outcomes Of Social Isolation In Older Adults, Megan Friesen, Madeline M. Christensen
Nursing DNP Projects
Purpose and Rationale
The aim of the evidence-based practice (EBP) project is to improve psychological outcomes for socially isolated older adults enrolled in a Homebound Program (HP) through the implementation of an EBP intervention. Social isolation has a multitude of negative consequences, including impacting the psychological health (e.g. depression, loneliness, anxiety) of the older adult population.
Synthesis of Evidence
Meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials addressing the clinical problem of social isolation were identified. Through critical appraisal of the evidence, physical activity, psychotherapy, and socialization interventions have shown to decrease depression and loneliness in older adults. There were mixed …