The percentage of adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age) and adult patients (18 years of age or older) with major depression or dysthymia who are progressing towards remission by achieving a response (PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score reduced by 50% or greater) twelve months (+/- 60 days) after an index visit.
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Adults age 18 and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 score greater than nine who achieve a response at twelve months as demonstrated by a twelve month (+/- 30 days) PHQ-9 score that is reduced by 50% or greater from the initial PHQ-9 score.
DenominatorAdults age 18 and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 score greater than nine.
ExclusionsPatients who die, are a permanent resident of a nursing home or are enrolled in hospice or palliative care services are excluded from this measure. Additionally, patients who have a diagnosis (in any position) of bipolar or personality disorder are excluded.
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