The PHQ-PD as a Screening Tool for Panic Disorder in the Primary Care Setting in Spain.

Roger Muñoz-NavarroAntonio Cano-VindelCristina Mae WoodPaloma Ruíz-RodríguezLeonardo Adrián MedranoJoaquín T LimoneroPatricia Tomás-TomásIrene Gracia-GraciaEsperanza Dongil-ColladoM Iciar Iruarrizaganull null

Published in: PloS one (2016)

Although the modified algorithm of the PHQ-PD only yielded moderate results as a diagnostic test for panic disorder, it was better than the original. Using only the first question of the PHQ-PD showed the best psychometric properties (sensitivity). Based on these findings, we suggest the use of the screening questions for screening purposes and the modified algorithm for diagnostic purposes.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
primary care
machine learning
deep learning
general practice