Redesigning the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 for Depression Assessment to Enhance Patient Engagement and Understanding

Hannah Dorris, Jenna Sheldon, Courtney Sepucha, Emmanuel Kasuti Makau, Pape Sow Traoré, Elizabeth Murnane, Nicholas Jacobson

JMIR Human Factorsjournal

We developed, redesigned, and tested 2 alternative versions of the PHQ-8 that incorporate visual elements and reframed statements aimed at improving acceptability and comprehension.