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Guidelines and Resources for the Depression Nurse Specialist
The Depression Nurse Specialist (DNS) plays a key role in initially assessing symptoms of depression, educating and activating patients, providing feedback on patients’ progress to their primary care clinician, helping to implement treatment plans, and monitoring patients to improve their compliance with their treatment regimen. This manual contains all the information required for the DNS to perform these functions. It provides an overview of the DNS’s role, including those responsibilities that are particular to patients receiving either medication or psychotherapy treatment. A series of flowcharts shows the sequence of the nurse’s activities, beginning with the first meeting with the patient and including all follow-up activities. Explicit protocols provide guidance for the nurse in dealing with patients at various stages and in specific situations, including the initial visit and evaluation, follow-up contacts, health status assessments, and activities to prevent relapses. The manual also provides all of the forms that the nurse will require while performing these responsibilities.
See Also:
Partners in Care Package
Partners in Care Program
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Contents
Chapter One:
Overview of the Role of the Depression Nurse Specialist
Chapter Two:
Initial Telephone Call to Study Patients
Chapter Three:
The Initial Visit and Post-Initial Visit Plan
Chapter Four:
Assuring Privacy and Confidentiality of Patient Information
Chapter Five:
Logging and Tracking Patients
Chapter Six:
Protocols for Follow-up Visits
Chapter Seven:
Maintenance Phase Treatment and Relapse Prevention
Chapter Eight:
Caseload Supervision
Appendix A:
Step-by-step Guide for DNS Initial Visit Assessment
Appendix B:
DNS Initial Assessment Queries
Appendix C:
SF-12 Health Survey
Appendix D:
Training Role Plays for Initial Assessment and Follow-up
Appendix E:
Course of Action for Relapse Prevention
Appendix F:
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Antidepressants
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