Patient and provider factors associated with follow-up for positive depression screens in adults: a retrospective review of University of Utah primary and specialty care clinics.

Objective: To identify patient and provider factors associated with lower rates of follow-up for positive depression screens in outpatient settings.

Design: Retrospective cohort study with electronic health record analysis investigating factors associated with follow-up care for patients with moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. Patient and provider variables were associated with rates of follow-up for positive depression screens.