OASIS-E: Reviewing Section D
Summary
While the OASIS-E patient mood interview is not a diagnostic tool, it is beneficial in determining the potential for moderate to serious depression requiring further treatment and intervention. Identifying potential mood disorders at the beginning of care provides clinicians with the opportunity to intervene earlier and help patients access the treatment they need. Many home health clinicians are comfortable conducting PHQ-2, which asks if the patient has little interest or pleasure in doing things and if they are feeling down, depressed or hopeless. It’s also important clinicians understand that the scoring of the assessment tool does not automatically mean that the patient has a diagnosis of depression or another mood disorder. The assessment is a tool that helps clinicians get their patients the care they need to successfully reach their goals and improve outcomes.
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