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Table 2 Positive predictive value for depression diagnosis based on case-finding and standard detection

From: Improving the precision of depression diagnosis in general practice: a cluster-randomized trial

 

+ Depression (MINI), n

– Depression (MINI), n

Total, n

PPV (95%CI)

Depression diagnose by usual clinical assessment

237

19

256

0.93 (0.89–0.96)

Depression diagnose by case-finding

203

41

244

0.83 (0.78–0.88)

Total

440

60

500

 
  1. Abbreviations: MINI Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, PPV Positive Predictive Value