Screening for depression in clinical practice : an evidence-based guide / Alex J. Mitchell, James C. Coyne.
| Author/creator | Mitchell, Alex J. |
| Other author | Coyne, James C., 1947- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. |
| Description | xvii, 395 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Is the syndrome of depression a valid concept? -- Overview of depression scales and tools -- Why do clinicians have difficulty detecting depression? -- How can existing mood scales be improved? : how to test, refine, and improve existing scales -- How do we know when a screening test is clinically useful? -- Clinical judgment and the influence of screening on decision making -- Implementing screening as part of enhanced care : screening alone is not enough -- Technological approaches to screening and case finding for depression -- Screening for depression in primary care : can it become more efficient? -- Screening for depression in medical settings : are specific scales useful? -- Screening for depression in medical settings : the case against specific scales-- Screening for depression in neurological disorders -- Screening for depression in cancer care -- Screening for depression in perinatal settings -- Screening in cardiovascular care -- Screening in diabetes care : detecting & managing depression in diabetes -- Commentary and integration : is it time to routinely screen for depression in clinical practice? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009007863 |
| ISBN | 9780195380194 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0195380193 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WM 171 M681S 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |