Validity of the short ‐form five‐item Problem Area in Diabetes questionnaire as a depression screening tool in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

ConclusionsDepressive symptoms are prevalent in people with type  2 diabetes, with the degree of distress significantly related to the severity of depressive symptoms. PAID-5 is a valid and reliable screening tool, and a score ≥9 could prompt further confirmation for depression.
Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research