Table 2.
Staff Survey Results.a
| Staff survey items | Staff | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre, median (min, max) | Post, median (min, max) | ||
| My current understanding of depression is:b | 3 (3, 5) | 4 (3, 5) | .362 |
| Depression is a chronic medical illness.c | 4 (3, 5) | 4.5 (2, 5) | .935 |
| Depression in primary care patients is common.c | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (4, 5) | .622 |
| Depression should mostly be treated by psychiatrists.c | 3 (2, 5) | 2 (1, 5) | .057 |
| Primary care is the best setting to screen for depression.c | 4 (2, 5) | 4.5 (3, 5) | .080 |
| I believe that it is important to screen patients for depression in my clinic.c | 4 (3, 5) | 4.5 (3, 5) | .083 |
| I feel comfortable talking with my patients about their mental health.c | 3 (1, 4) | 4 (1, 5) | .044 |
| How easy is the VitalSign6 software program to use with your daily workflow?d | — | 2.5 (1, 5) | — |
| Overall, how easy is the VitalSign6 software program to use?d | — | 3 (2, 5) | — |
| Overall, patients are receptive to depression screening using the VitalSign6 software program.c | — | 2 (1, 4) | — |
| To what extent does your role contribute to patients receiving quality care for depression?e | — | 3.5 (2, 5) | — |
a
Mann-Whitney U tests were used for paired, Likert-type scale items.
b
Response scale: 1 = Very Poor to 5 = Very Good.
c
Response scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree.
d
Response scale: 1 = Very Difficult to 5 = Very Easy.
e
Response scale: 1 = Not at All to 5 = Very Much.