Abstract

The purpose of this evidence-based improvement project was to evaluate the performance of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) in identifying PPD and/or anxiety. The guiding question for the DNP Project was as follows: In a postpartum population, does the EPDS provide earlier identification of postpartum depression and/or anxiety for postpartum patients presenting at the two through six-week postpartum visit than the PHQ-9?

Author Details

Brianna A. Whitehead, DNP, BSN

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Postpartum Depression, Tool Evaluation, Mental Health Outcomes

Advisor

Virginia Waters

Second Advisor

Kimberly Sand

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Nova Southeastern University

Degree Year

2023

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

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