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 InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Descriptionxvii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009007863
ISBN9780195380194 (alk. paper)
ISBN0195380193 (alk. paper)

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Laupus Books - Stacks WM 171 M681S 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold