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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings

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01-09-2013

Psychometric Properties of the Primary Care Behavioral Health Screen

Authors: C. Alec Pollard, Ronald B. Margolis, Ryan Niemiec, Joanne Salas, Geeta Aatre

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

The Primary Care Behavioral Health Screen (PCBHS) is a self-report instrument developed to screen for behavioral health problems in primary care settings. The present paper describes development of the PCBHS and reports findings from item analyses and studies examining the instrument’s convergent validity and test–retest reliability. Results suggest the PCBHS is a useful and valid method for screening a variety of behavioral health problems in a busy primary care practice. Recommendations for further research on the PCBHS are provided.

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Title: Psychometric Properties of the Primary Care Behavioral Health Screen
Authors: C. Alec Pollard
Ronald B. Margolis
Ryan Niemiec
Joanne Salas
Geeta Aatre
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-012-9355-7

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