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Tool Information
Title Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) - Short Form
Settings Residence for Older People
MHP Steps Implementation
Country of Origin United States
Languages English
Tool Description This is a screener questionnaire to classify older people in terms of depression and depressive disorders (no - mild- moderate/major - severe depressive disorder). This is the short form of the instrument.
Application in the Field Applied internationally
Tool mainly used in United States
Stage of Development Well established
Evaluation and Research Studies/Technical Data available
Beneficiary Involvement in Design Descriptor not applicable
Evaluation Yes
Available Formats Paper Based | Soft Copy
Free Yes
Restrictions on Use No
Tool Focus Individual
Tool Type Screening Tool/Questionnaire
Download(s)
  1. depression_phq-9pdf - 78 KB
Contact Details
Contact Name Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R.L., Williams, J.B.
Organisation Name Positive Aging Resource Cente
Email sue_levkoff@hms.harvard.edu
Country United States

ICF Core Set

ICF - Core Set

b - Body Functions
Code Element
Selected b122 Global Psychosocial Functioning
Selected b130 Energy, Drive and Sleep Functions
Selected b147 Psychomotor Functioning
Selected b152 Emotional Functioning
d - Activities and Participation
Code Element
Selected d175, d177 Solving Problems and Making Decisions
Selected d310, d315, d325, d330, d335, Effective Communicating
ICD10 - ICD10
Code Element
Selected F00-F09 Organic & Neurological (Dementia in Alzheimers Disease)
Selected F20-F59 & F80-F99 Mental Health Conditions

Mental Health and Promotion Categories

Or3 - Processes/ Implementation

Or32 - Health Promotion Processes
Code Element
Selected Or32.2 Health Planning