Enhancing Provider Mental Health Screening in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project

Author:

D’Amico Lauren N.,Hanania Hannah,Lee Loretta T.

Abstract

Background:Depression and anxiety occur in 7.8% and 19.1% of the US population, respectively. About half of those patients are diagnosed in primary care.Objective:The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve the screening and diagnosing of anxiety and/or depression among adult patients at a primary care clinic by implementing an evidence-based mental health screening interview technique.Methods:The team implemented a mental health screening interview technique that incorporates background, affect, trouble, handling, and empathy and motivational interviewing techniques in addition to self-report surveys. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted to assess providers’ perceptions of the new interview technique. ICD-10 code data were gathered to assess the effectiveness of the new mental health screening interview technique.Results:The number of documented diagnoses of single-episode major depressive disorder decreased by 18%, recurrent major depressive disorder increased by 34%, and anxiety disorders increased by 3%. There were more favorable provider perceptions of the new screening interview technique versus the traditional screening method.Conclusions:The results show an improvement in provider comfort and providers preferred the new mental health screening when using an evidence-based mental health screening interview technique.Implications for nursing:The results show the potential benefits of using a structured mental health interview with self-report screening tools when diagnosing anxiety and depression in primary care.

Publisher

Springer Publishing Company

Subject

Health Policy,General Nursing

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