title: [The "Depression Monitoring list" (DeMoL) with integrated PHQ-D-Rationale and design of a tool for the case management for depression in primary care].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main. gensichen@allgemeinmedizin.uni-frankfurt.de
authors.forename: Jochen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gensichen
authors.forename: Monika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Peitz
authors.forename: Marion
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Torge
authors.forename: Jutta
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mosig-Frey
authors.forename: Heike
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wendt-Hermainski
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rosemann
authors.forename: Ferdinand M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Gerlach
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Löwe
mesh_terms: 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