Methods to identify postnatal depression in primary care: an integrated evidence synthesis and value of information analysis

C Hewitt, S Gilbody, S Brealey, M Paulden, S Palmer, R Mann, Jo Green, J Morrell, M Barkham, K Light, D Richards

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Abstract

To provide an overview of methods to identify postnatal depression (PND) in primary care and to assess their validity, acceptability, clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, to model estimates of cost, to assess whether any method meets UK National Screening Committee (NSC) criteria and to identify areas for future research.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-230
Number of pages230
JournalHealth technology assessment
Volume13
Issue number36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2009

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Depression, Postpartum
  • Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care

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