Implementation of the patient health questionnaire- 2 & 9 adolescent modified [PHQ-2 & 9 A] in a pediatric clinical setting: a quality improvement project
dc.contributor.advisor | Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Julie Ruff | en |
dc.contributor.author | Mock, Devin Michael | en |
dc.contributor.other | This is a manuscript style paper that includes co-authored chapters. | en |
dc.coverage.spatial | Montana | en |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-01T14:02:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024 | en |
dc.description.abstract | In Montana, the importance of pediatric depression screening within the pediatric primary care setting cannot be overstated, mainly due to the state's high prevalence of pediatric depression and unique rural challenges. Pediatric primary care is often the first line of defense in identifying and addressing mental health issues in children and adolescents. In such a vast and predominantly rural state, primary care providers play a crucial role in early detection and intervention, overcoming barriers such as limited access to specialized mental health services and cultural stigmas. Effective screening and early intervention strategies immediately benefit the child's mental health and contribute to long-term positive academic and social development outcomes. Integrating mental health services into primary care is essential for improving healthcare outcomes. The American Academy of Pediatrics' current guideline recommends that all children 12 years and older receive annual depression screening using a validated and reliable tool such as the Patient Health Questionnaire- 2 & 9 Adolescent Modified [PHQ-2 & 9 A]. Unfortunately, at an urban Montana pediatric primary care clinic, the number of pediatric patients receiving appropriate screening is below sub-optimal. A Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle was implemented throughout the clinic to increase pediatric depression screening rates through education, reminder-based systems, and standardized hand-off reports. | en |
dc.identifier.uri | https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/18546 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.publisher | Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing | en |
dc.rights.holder | Copyright 2024 by Devin Michael Mock | en |
dc.subject.lcsh | Pediatrics | en |
dc.subject.lcsh | Primary care (Medicine) | en |
dc.subject.lcsh | Depression, Mental | en |
dc.subject.lcsh | Medical screening | en |
dc.title | Implementation of the patient health questionnaire- 2 & 9 adolescent modified [PHQ-2 & 9 A] in a pediatric clinical setting: a quality improvement project | en |
dc.title.alternative | Implementation of the patient health questionnaire- 2 and 9 adolescent modified [PHQ-2 and 9 A] in a pediatric clinical setting: a quality improvement project | en |
dc.type | Dissertation | en |
mus.data.thumbpage | 24 | en |
thesis.degree.committeemembers | Members, Graduate Committee: Benjamin J. Miller | en |
thesis.degree.department | Nursing. | en |
thesis.degree.genre | Dissertation | en |
thesis.degree.name | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | en |
thesis.format.extentfirstpage | 1 | en |
thesis.format.extentlastpage | 73 | en |