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Evaluating Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (Phq-9) Use In Burn Survivors, Chelsey Friend
Evaluating Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (Phq-9) Use In Burn Survivors, Chelsey Friend
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Problem: A burn injury affects both psychological and physical health, resulting in a greater than 50% major depressive disorder morbidity. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project is to evaluate the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in adult burn survivors, with an aim to increase the use of the screening tool.
Methods: A mixed-methods pre/post-survey design with an educational component was utilized to assess nurse knowledge, confidence, willingness, and barriers to completion of the PHQ-9. Aggregate data were collected to determine PHQ-9 completion rates for patients admitted to and discharged from the unit during the two months …