TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Initiation of standardized depression screening in college health: a quality improvement project
JO  - Journal of doctoral nursing practice
A1  - Slabaugh, Kristen
A1  - Harris, Shannon
A1  - Wilcock, Samuel
SP  - 143
EP  - 150
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
N2  - BACKGROUND: Depression is a leading health concern in college health. An on-campus health clinic was identified as conducting complaint-based screening. U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends standardized screening in all primary care settings.     OBJECTIVE: To implement a quality improvement project for standardized screening and referral of depressive symptoms and identify factors related to mentoring program interest in a college health clinic.     METHODS: Demographic survey and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) were distributed to students who met inclusion criteria. Positive screens received further intervention with Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and immediate evaluation, encouragement of follow-up, or educational handout.     RESULTS: Of students receiving primary care services at a college health center, 221 completed demographic surveys, 165 completed the PHQ-2, and eight students received interventions for positive screens. Furthermore, 74.6% of students expressed interest in a mentoring program.     CONCLUSIONS: The project demonstrates ease of standardized screening in the college health setting without excessive burden to staff or budget. This is a critical preventative care measure for improving early detection and management of depression at college health centers.     IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Initiation of standardized screening on college campuses is a worthwhile investment and should be implemented by registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice nurses. Support program initiation should be considered to help students with unmanaged symptoms.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2380-9418
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/2380-9418.11.2.143
ID  - ref1
ER  -