Improving Parkinson's Disease Care through Systematic Screening for Depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is common in Parkinson's disease (PD) but is underrecognized clinically. Although systematic screening is a recommended strategy to improve depression recognition in primary care practice, it has not been widely used in PD care.

Methods

The 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) was implemented at 5 movement disorders clinics to screen PD patients. Sites developed processes suited to their clinical workflow. Qualitative interviews with clinicians and patients provided information on feasibility, acceptability, and perceived utility.

Results

Prior to implementation, depression screening was recorded in 12% using a formal instrument; 64% were screened informally by clinical interview, and no screening was recorded in 24%. Of 1406 patients seen

SUBMITTER: Marras C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11489616 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature