[The "Depression Monitoring list" (DeMoL) with integrated PHQ-D-Rationale and design of a tool for the case management for depression in primary care].
BACKGROUND
Structured and regular monitoring and/or case management support treatment continuity of patients with depression in primary care. Central tools are questionnaires with stratified operating instructions. Questions should be geared towards treatment relevance in primary care and identify clinical parameters in a reliable and valid manner and in due time. Stratified information transfer to the general practitioner should be objective to ensure patient-related communication in the practice team.


METHODS
Development of a draft tool based on evidence-based guidelines, peer-reviewed pre-test, practice test among users.


RESULTS
The Depression Monitoring List (DeMoL) with integrated PHQ-D for interviews with depressive patients to be conducted by practice assistants assesses 1.)'clinical diagnosis' and 2.) 'patient adherence' and 3.) governs the information flow in the practice via a 'robot scheme'. Users (doctors and practice assistants) evaluated the tool as practicable and relevant for patient care in family practices. Experiences gained can also be used for the treatment of other chronic diseases.
Gensichen
Jochen
J
Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main. gensichen@allgemeinmedizin.uni-frankfurt.de
Peitz
Monika
M
Torge
Marion
M
Mosig-Frey
Jutta
J
Wendt-Hermainski
Heike
H
Rosemann
Thomas
T
Gerlach
Ferdinand M
FM
Löwe
Bernd
B
D019090:Case Management / Q000592:standards*; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires