The PHQ-2 on OASIS-C: a new resource for identifying geriatric depression among home health patients.
Since Medicare first implemented the home care Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) in 1999, we have learned a great deal about depression among the homebound elderly. First, we know that major depression is a highly prevalent illness in home care. With depression rates at almost 15%, home care-along with nursing homes-has among the highest rates of any healthcare setting.
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Thomas
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Weill Cornell Medical College, White Plains, New York 10605, USA. tfs2@med.cornell.edu
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Catherine F
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Raue
Patrick J
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Weinberger
Mark I
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Pomerantz
Judith
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Bruce
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