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Term Description

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

Panel Hierarchy

Details for each LOINC in Panel LHC-Forms

LOINCNameR/O/CCardinalityExample UCUM Units
71354-5Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]
Indent71344-6I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things
Indent71345-3I have looked forward with enjoyment to things
Indent71346-1I have blamed myself unnecessisarily when things went wrong
Indent71347-9I have been anxious or worried for no good reason
Indent71348-7I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason
Indent71349-5Things have been getting on top of me
Indent71350-3I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping
Indent71351-1I have felt sad or miserable
Indent71352-9I have been so unhappy that I have been crying
Indent71353-7The thought of harming myself has occurred to me
Indent99046-5Total score [EPDS]{score}

LOINC Names Get Info

Fully-Specified Name
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale:-:Pt:^Patient:-:EPDS
Long Common Name
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS]

Part Model Get Info

  • Component
    Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
    LP149217-4
    • Analyte
      Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
      LP149217-4
      • Component Numerator
        Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
        LP149217-4
        • Component Numerator Core
          Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
          LP149217-4
        • Component Numerator Core Suffix
          NULL
           
      • Component Denominator
        NULL
         
        • Component Denominator Core
          NULL
           
        • Component Denominator Core Suffix
          NULL
           
    • Challenge
      NULL
       
    • Adjustment
      NULL
       
    • Count
      NULL
       
  • Property
    -
    LP6769-6
  • Time
    Pt
    LP6960-1
  • System
    ^Patient
    LP310005-6
    • System Core
      NULL
       
    • Super System
      Patient
      LP6985-8
  • Scale
    -
    LP7747-1
  • Method
    EPDS
    LP149206-7

Basic Attributes

Class
PANEL.SURVEY.EPDS
Type
Surveys
First Released
Version 2.40
Last Updated
Version 2.72 (PANEL)
Change Reason
Release 2.72: DefinitionDescription: Expanded definition to include further detail on scoring and to provide reference link.;
Panel Type
Panel

LOINC Terminology Service (API) using HL7® FHIR® Get Info

CodeSystem lookup
https://fhir.loinc.org/CodeSystem/$lookup?system=http://loinc.org&code=71354-5
Questionnaire definition
https://fhir.loinc.org/Questionnaire/?url=http://loinc.org/q/71354-5