Screening and case finding for depression in offender populations: a systematic review of diagnostic properties.

摘要: Abstract Background Diagnosis of depression in offender populations is particularly difficult for health professions because the many vulnerable complex problems associated with this population. As represent an ‘at risk population’, one feasible approach use brief standardised mood assessments that can be either self-completed or completed by a non-specialist. Aims To review diagnostic accuracy psychometric instruments to identify populations. Method The authors searched five electronic databases from inception March 2009 and examined reference lists relevant literature. included studies comparing any instrument interview conducted according internationally recognised criteria. Two reviewers independently reviewed each article assess inclusion, extract study characteristics data. Results In total, thirteen met inclusion Instruments validated both general questionnaires as well specific measures had been developed most frequently were General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) Referral Decision Scale (RDS). Conclusions A number different tools identified which could perhaps serve benchmark identification