LOINC long common name : Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS];
LOINC 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];