Depression Response at Six Months- Progress Towards Remission

The percentage of adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age) and adult patients (18 years of age or older) with major depression or dysthymia who are progressing towards remission by achieving a response (PHQ-9 or PHQ-9M score reduced by 50% or greater) six months (+/- 60 days) after an index visit.

Date Reviewed: September 28, 2022
Do Not Support: Uncertain Validity
    Group/Practice

Measure Info

CBE 1884
Measure Type
Patient Reported Outcome
Measure Steward
Minnesota Community Measurement
Clinical Topic Area
Depression
Care Setting
Outpatient
Data Source
Electronic Health Records

Measuring patient response to major depressive disorder (MDD) is incredibly important as they progress toward remission. The performance measure aims to assess a patient’s progress toward remission by achieving a response within the time interval. It is important to consider the severity of the initial MDD screening, as some interventions will take longer to take effect in populations with more resistant MDD. The index period for the denominator is well-defined; it measures patients who have an index visit within the set calendar period (e.g., dates between November 1 and October 31) and allows enough time to pass to accommodate the timeframe for assessment (+/- 60 days of the index date of service). The collection burden for this performance measure is moderate and physician control is low.