257 Administering the PHQ8 and GAD7 in routine UK CF care in situ utilisation in a paediatric and an adult centre

• Published in: Journal of cystic fibrosis Vol. 14; p. S124
• Main Authors: Duff, A.J.A, Bowmer, G, Waldron, R, Cammidge, S, Peckham, D, Latchford, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2015
• Subjects: Pulmonary/Respiratory
• ISSN: 1569-1993; 1873-5010
• DOI: 10.1016/S1569-1993(15)30432-X

Objectives A key recommendation of the ECFS/CFF Mental Health (MH) Guidelines Group is to administer brief depression and anxiety questionnaires to CF patients ≥12 years and at least 1 parent during annual assessment. This study piloted utlisation and incorporation into electronic patient records. Methods Parents and adults with CF completed the PHQ8, GAD7 and gave feedback on the process during routine clinic visits. Scoring occurred within 7 days of completion and recorded electronically. Caseness triggered follow-up assessment by a clinical psychologist. Results See the table. Participants’ feedback indicates that thus far, 70% agree with the ECFS/CFF MH guidelines, many parents commenting that they were ‘excellent’. The majority (66% and 57% respectively), felt that the PHQ8 and GAD7 captured their feelings and agreed that they should be administered on annual review. To date all parent comments have been positive with only 1 negative view being expressed by a patient. PHQ8 GAD7 Parents Adult patients Parents Adult patients None 21 10 22 10 Mild 14 3 12 2 Moderate 5 1 3 0 Moderate/Severe 2 0 N/A N/A Severe 2 0 7 2 Total 44 14 44 14 Conclusion This is an on-going study piloting in situ implementation of MH screening guidelines and includes parent/patient views on recommendations and proposed care pathways. Full results and thematic analyses of narrative responses will be reported with consideration given to future electronic administration and scoring.