Real-World Depression Screening Practices Among Primary Care Providers Across Patient-Level and Provider-Level Characteristics.

ABSTRACT: This study examined primary care provider (PCP) alignment with guideline-based care for adolescent depression screening and identified factors associated with post-screening responses. A retrospective chart review was conducted across 17 primary care clinics. Logistical regressions were estimated across provider specialties, sociodemographic factors, and patient clinical histories. Significant differences in follow-up and identification of depression were found among patients with more severe depression presentation. Follow-up screening was also more likely to be completed among patients with private insurance and less likely to occur among Black patients. Patients with significant mental health history of a mood concern, history of being prescribed psychotropic medication, were currently

SUBMITTER: Bruni T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11282173 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature