What is the best way to evaluate patients for depression prior to enter cardiac rehab

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  1. This is a discussion on What is the best way to evaluate patients for depression prior to enter cardiac rehab in Cardiac Nursing, part of Nursing Specialties ... Hello, We currently use CED-S (Radloff) to test our patient's for depression prior to them...

    by May 14, '11
    Hello,

    We currently use CED-S (Radloff) to test our patient's for depression prior to them starting their exercise program. There has to be a more efficient way, that is user friendly. Any suggests?


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    by DChase May 14, '11 8:56 pm
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  4. Admin
    May 18, '11 by
    Let me move this to the Cardiac Nursing Forum where you will get some answers.
  5. May 23, '11 by
    Thanks!
  6. May 23, '11 by
    We always used the Beck depression scale. It was brief, easy for the patient and easy to score.