The purpose of a screening tool for depression is to:
a. identify the need for more assessment or a referral
b. differentiate the type of antidepressant drug to be given
c. diagnose the type of depression
d. identify the underlying cause of the depressive symptomatology
A
The purpose of a screening tool for depression is to identify the need for more assessment or a referral. For example, some clients present with signs and symptoms of dementia, but in fact are experiencing pseudodementia, which is another name for depression. The treatment for depression would differ from the treatment of dementia. Further assessment can be conducted to determine if the client is experiencing true dementia and appropriate referrals can be made. A commonly used tool with the elderly is the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), which is used for baseline mental status and also for dementia. The detection and management of acute delusional states (ACS)/delirium is essential to improving the outcomes for acutely ill elderly.
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