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Depression Response at Twelve Months- Progress Towards Remission

CBE ID
1885
1.4 Project
Behavioral Health and Substance Use
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Spring 2022
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

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. 

    • 1.14 Numerator

      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.

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Adults age 18 and older with a diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 score greater than nine.

    • Exclusions

      Patients 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.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Behavioral Health and Substance Use Spring Cycle 2022
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      MN Community Measurement
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]
      Steward Organization Copyright

      © MN Community Measurement, 2021. All rights reserved.

      PHQ-9: Copyright 
      Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.