Recommendation endpoints and safety of an online self-triage for depression symptoms.
Nathaniel E MillerFrederick NorthElizabeth N CurryMatthew C ThompsonJennifer L PecinaPublished in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2024)
Most patients did not follow the recommendations for follow-up care although ultimately most patients did receive care within seven days. Self-triage appears to appropriately sort patients with depressed mood to emergency care. On-line self-triaging tools for depression have the potential to safely offload some work from clinic personnel.