%0 Journal Article
%T Depression screening patterns, predictors, and trends among adults without a depression diagnosis in ambulatory settings in the United States
%J Psychiatric services
%D 2018
%A Bhattacharjee, Sandipan
%A Goldstone, Lisa
%A Vadiei, Nina
%A Lee, Jeannie K.
%A Burke, William J.
%V 69
%N 10
%P 1098-1100
%X OBJECTIVE: This study examined national patterns, predictors, and trends in depression screening among adults without a diagnosis of depression in the United States. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional design utilizing pooled data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (2005-2015) was used. The study sample consisted of ambulatory care visits to nonpsychiatrists among adults (≥18 years) without a depression diagnosis. Depression screening was the dependent variable. Descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and piecewise regression analyses were conducted to achieve the study objectives. <br><br>RESULTS: The national-level depression screening rate was 1.4% of all adult ambulatory care visits. Year, gender, physician specialty, geographic region, and time spent with physician were significantly associated with depression screening. Piecewise regression analysis revealed a statistically significant (p<.001) interaction between year and change in depression screening rate, where screening rates increased significantly after 2009. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Although screening rates have increased significantly after 2009, screening remains low among adults without a depression diagnosis.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I American Psychiatric Association
%@ 1075-2730
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201700439