Screening for Depression in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

Siu AL1; US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Bibbins-Domingo K2, Grossman DC3, Baumann LC4, Davidson KW5, Ebell M6, García FA7, Gillman M8, Herzstein J9, Kemper AR10, Krist AH11, Kurth AE12, Owens DK13, Phillips WR14, Phipps MG15, Pignone MP16.

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Abstract

DESCRIPTION:

Update of the 2009 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for depression in adults.

METHODS:

The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for depression in adult populations, including older adults and pregnant and postpartum women; the accuracy of depression screening instruments; and the benefits and harms of depression treatment in these populations.

POPULATION:

This recommendation applies to adults 18 years and older.

RECOMMENDATION:

The USPSTF recommends screening for depression in the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women. Screening should be implemented with adequate systems in place to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and appropriate follow-up. (B recommendation).

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Screening for depression in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. This updates a previously published guideline summary.

Guideline Title

Screening for depression in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement.

Bibliographic Source(s)

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for depression in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2016 Jan 26;315(4):380-7. [34 references] PubMed External Web Site Policy

Guideline Status

This is the current release of the guideline.

This guideline updates a previous version: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for depression in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med. 2009;151(11):784-792. [23 references]

This guideline meets NGC's 2013 (revised) inclusion criteria.