71354-5

LOINC 2.82

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]

Definition

  • The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was as a simple means of screening for postnatal depression in health care settings. It can also be used by researchers seeking information on factors that influence the emotional well-being of new mothers and their families.The EPDS is only a screening test and does not diagnose postpartum depression. Answers to the 10 questions are scored from 0-3, and then summed for a Total score. Higher scores indicate a greater risk of depressive illness and the need for more thorough evaluation by appropriate licensed health care provider. [PMID: 3651732]

Component

  • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Specimen / system

  • ^Patient

Class

  • PANEL.SURVEY.EPDS

Property

  • -

Scale

  • -

Method

  • EPDS

Related names

  • Pan; Panel; PANEL.SURVEY.EPDS; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey; SURVEY.EPDS

Index terms

  • Pan
  • Panel
  • PANEL.SURVEY.EPDS
  • Panl
  • Pnl
  • Point in time
  • Random
  • Survey
  • SURVEY.EPDS