What does a doctor do with a PHQ-9?

The PHQ-9 is a simple, nine question form used to screen depression and monitor changes in signs/symptoms of depression. The patient’s PHQ-9 score should be recorded at the beginning of a visit, like blood pressure or other vitals.

When should the PHQ-9 Be Used?

The PHQ-9 recommends that patients newly diagnosed with depression or those in current treatment for depression be screened at baseline and at regular intervals (e.g. every 2 weeks) or at their next scheduled appointment.

How often do you give PHQ-9?

1. Patients may complete questionnaires at baseline and at regular intervals (eg, every 2 weeks) at home and bring them in at their next appointment for scoring or they may complete the questionnaire during each scheduled appointment.

Is the PHQ-9 self-administered?

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a self-administered version of the PRIME-MD diagnostic instrument for common mental disorders. The PHQ-9 is the depression module, which scores each of the 9 DSM-IV criteria as “0” (not at all) to “3” (nearly every day).

How do you explain PHQ-9?

The PHQ-9 is the depression module, which scores each of the nine DSM-IV criteria as “0” (not at all) to “3” (nearly every day). It has been validated for use in primary care. It is not a screening tool for depression but it is used to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment.

Can anyone administer the PHQ-9?

The PHQ-9 can be self-administered or clinician- administered.

Which symptoms will be experienced by a patient with major depressive disorder select all that apply?

A person with major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression — will experience a persistently low mood for 2 weeks or more and a loss of interest in activities they usually enjoy. Individual symptoms may include sleep problems, fatigue or loss of energy, changes in appetite, or difficulty concentrating.

What is considered a positive PHQ-9 score?

Depression Severity: 0-4 none, 5-9 mild, 10-14 moderate, 15-19 moderately severe, 20-27 severe. Validity has been assessed against an independent structured mental health professional (MHP) interview. PHQ-9 score ≥10 had a sensitivity of 88\% and a specificity of 88\% for major depression.

What are the PHQ-9 Questions?

Little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Who should administer the PHQ-9?

The PHQ 2 and 9 should be completed by the patient, usually in the waiting room, and then scored by a staff person. Often administrative staff or medical assistants score this form and subsequently enter the score into the electronic health record.

Is the PHQ-9 reliable?

PHQ-9 showed good reliability and validity, and high adaptability for patients with MDD in psychiatric hospital. It is a simple, rapid, effective, and reliable tool for screening and evaluation of the severity of depression.