Association between operational positive depression symptom screen scores on hospital admission and 30-day readmissions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Positive scores on inpatient depression symptom screens have been found to be associated with readmissions, yet most studies have used depression screens collected as part of research studies.

Objective

We evaluated whether the relationship between depression severity and readmission persisted when depression screening data was obtained for operational purposes.

Design

Retrospective analysis studying prospective use of PHQ data.

Setting

Large academic medical center.

Intervention

Ward nurses obtained depression screens from patients soon after admission. Patients who answered 'yes' to at least one Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2 question were screened using the PHQ-9.

Main outcomes and measures

We examined the association between d

SUBMITTER: Lee D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136146 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature