Screening and Assessment Tools Flashcards
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What is the Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) and how does it differ from the EPDS?
Answer: The PDSS is a 35-item tool that provides a more comprehensive assessment including seven symptom dimensions
The PDSS is a 35-item scale that assesses seven dimensions of postpartum depression symptoms, providing more comprehensive clinical detail than the 10-item EPDS.
What does a positive EPDS screen indicate a provider should do next?
Answer: Conduct a clinical interview to confirm diagnosis, assess safety, and determine appropriate care
A positive screen should trigger a clinical interview for diagnostic confirmation, safety assessment, and development of an individualized care plan.
Which screening tool is specifically designed to assess postpartum bonding difficulties between parent and infant?
Answer: Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ)
The Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ) is specifically designed to assess the quality of the early parent-infant relationship and identify bonding difficulties.
The EPDS has been validated for use in which populations beyond postpartum mothers?
Answer: Pregnant women, fathers, and adoptive parents
The EPDS has been validated for use in pregnant women, fathers/non-birthing partners, and adoptive parents in addition to postpartum mothers.
What is the purpose of the Postpartum PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) in perinatal mental health?
Answer: To screen for PTSD symptoms following traumatic birth or other perinatal trauma
The PCL-5 screens for PTSD symptom severity and is used in perinatal settings to identify birth trauma and other traumatic experiences contributing to PTSD.
Why is self-report screening not sufficient as a standalone diagnostic process for PMADs?
Answer: Self-report may be affected by stigma, cultural factors, literacy, or desire to appear well, requiring clinical confirmation
Self-report tools can be influenced by stigma, literacy, cultural norms, and social desirability bias, making clinical interview confirmation essential for accurate diagnosis.