Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
Barry, Michael J Nicholson, Wanda K Silverstein, Michael Coker, Tumaini Rucker Davidson, Karina W Davis, Esa M Donahue, Katrina E JaƩn, Carlos Roberto Li, Li Ogedegbe, Gbenga
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Abstract
Importance: Anxiety disorders are commonly occurring mental health conditions. They are often unrecognized in primary care settings and substantial delays in treatment initiation occur.
Objective: The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review to evaluate the benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in asymptomatic adults.
Population: Asymptomatic adults 19 years or older, including pregnant and postpartum persons. Older adults are defined as those 65 years or older.
Evidence assessment: The USPSTF concludes with moderate certainty that screening for anxiety disorders in adults, including pregnant and postpartum persons, has a moderate net benefit. The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient on screening for anxiety disorders in older adults.
Recommendation: The USPSTF recommends screening for anxiety disorders in adults, including pregnant and postpartum persons. (B recommendation) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in older adults. (I statement).
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US Preventive Services Task Force; Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, Silverstein M, Coker TR, Davidson KW, Davis EM, Donahue KE, JaƩn CR, Li L, Ogedegbe G, Pbert L, Rao G, Ruiz JM, Stevermer J, Tsevat J, Underwood SM, Wong JB. Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2023 Jun 27;329(24):2163-2170. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.9301. PMID: 37338866.