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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Aug 7.
Published in final edited form as: J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2016 Feb-Mar;37(2):113–120. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000255

Outcome variable wording on PS 59 and PS 85

Outcome Variable PS 59 (2004) PS 85 (2013)

Inquire/screen about maternal depression How often do you use the following methods to identify depression in mothers: (Usually, sometimes, never)
  • Inquire about symptoms/contributing factors as part of routine discussion

  • Screening instrument or checklist

In your practice, how frequently do you inquire about, screen for, treat/co-manage and refer each of these problems/conditions (Usually, sometimes, never) [separate check-offs for inquire and screen]:
  • Maternal depression