Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

The PHQ-9 is a self-report tool used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of depression in individuals.

Overview

The PHQ-9 is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

9

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PHQ-9 scores with clinical assessments of depression.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor depression.

Research and References
Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., & Williams, J. B. W. (2001). The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 16(9), 606-613.

Related Assessments

PHQ-2,

BDI

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Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) FAQS

What is the PHQ-9 used for?

The PHQ-9 is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms.

How is the PHQ-9 scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the PHQ-9?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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