Table 2.
Contribution of Components to Overall Measure of Detection of Mental Health Problem (irrespective of presence of a condition)
Outcome Component (Physician action at office visit) | Health Status Evaluation (N = 7,769), % | Diagnostic Interview Schedule (N = 661), % |
---|---|---|
Counseled patient for mental health problem | 17.1 | 38.4 |
Physician aware of patient depression past 12 mo | 12.3 | 35.2 |
Mental health problem listed as main reason for visit | 2.7 | 8.5 |
Referred patient to mental health specialist | 1.4 | 4.2 |
“Detection” = any 1 of above 4 actions | 22.2 | 48.7 |