Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Using the EPDS as a digital screening tool
What is the EPDS?
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a 10-question self-report tool designed to help healthcare providers detect signs of perinatal depression (Cox, J.L et al. 1987).
The questionnaire can be completed in less than five minutes, using a streamlined scoring system that allows for efficient and accurate assessment. The EPDS has been validated for its effectiveness and acceptability.
EPDS digital screening for clinicians
Diginostic offers a digital version of the EPDS, designed for clinicians to efficiently screen for perinatal mental health concerns. The digital format features automated scoring and generates comprehensive summary reports, increasing the efficiency and accuracy of evaluating anxiety and depression.
Available through our subscription service; the digital EPDS facilitates a precise assessment, transforming the manual experience into a seamless and data-driven process.
EPDS screening process
Screen
Patients receive a secure link to complete the 10-item screening questionnaire on their personal device.
Integrate
Results are instantly shared with the patient’s healthcare provider, integrating with existing clinical workflows.
Connect
Clinicians use screening results to provide advice, support, and referrals as needed. Additional screening using the DASS-21 and GAD-7 are available through our subscription service.
Why you should join the digital transformation
Switching to the digital EPDS reduces paperwork, minimises scoring errors, and eliminates manual data entry for clinicians.
The digital EPDS streamlines the screening process, provides valuable data insights and integrates smoothly into clinical workflows.
Subscribe to our digital screening service today and experience a modern, efficient, and impactful approach to perinatal mental health care.
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