Screening for child and adolescent depression in primary care settings a systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Data from six fair-quality studies evaluating the accuracy of screening instruments among 2,781 adolescents in primary care or school settings report sensitivity of 73 to 100 percent and specificity of 65 to 94 percent. Three studies including participants less than 12 years old yielded sensitivitie...

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Main Authors: Williams, Selvi, O'Connor, Elizabeth A. (Author), Eder, Michelle (Author), Whitlock, Evelyn P. (Author)
Corporate Authors: United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Oregon Health & Science University Evidence-based Practice Center
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rockville (MD) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US) April 2009, 2009
Series:Evidence syntheses
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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  • Includes bibliographical references