Taylor Dieter1, Joy Lauerer2. 1. Taylor Dieter, BSN, is a Doctorate of Nursing Practice student, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. 2. Joy Lauerer, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, is Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to summarize the need for improved recognition of depression versus diabetes distress and discuss recommendations for appropriate screening tools. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In order to assess for both depression and diabetes distress, a combined approach of using both the WHO-5 and the PAID-20 is a simple and reliable method for detecting depression and assisting in determining the focus of specific aspects of diabetes management based on the patient's reported depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Routine screening for depression and diabetes distress is essential for improving quality of life and reducing healthcare cost in patients with diabetes.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to summarize the need for improved recognition of depression versus diabetes distress and discuss recommendations for appropriate screening tools. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In order to assess for both depression and diabetes distress, a combined approach of using both the WHO-5 and the PAID-20 is a simple and reliable method for detecting depression and assisting in determining the focus of specific aspects of diabetes management based on the patient's reported depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Routine screening for depression and diabetes distress is essential for improving quality of life and reducing healthcare cost in patients with diabetes.
Authors: Dona A Kiriella; Sumaiya Islam; Olutobi Oridota; Nancy Sohler; Coralie Dessenne; Carine de Beaufort; Guy Fagherazzi; Gloria A Aguayo Journal: EClinicalMedicine Date: 2021-08-28