Abstract

Depression is a prevalent condition in college students. A survey completed at the project setting found approximately 33.6% of students had been diagnosed with depression in their lifetime. The aim of the project is to create a policy and procedure for a college on the topic of depression screening in undergraduate college students, to initiate the college's campus-wide screening program.

Author Details

Ari E. Erola-Nelson, DNP, BSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Depression Screening, Undergraduate College Students, PHQ-9, Depression Screening Days, Universal Depression Screening

Advisor

Rhea Ferry

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

The College of St. Scholastica

Degree Year

2022

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2022-07-26

Full Text of Presentation

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Poster

Additional Files

Paper.pdf (1854 kB)

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