Tailoring Depression Screening for Sickle Cell Disease: A Novel Approach to Mental Health Care.
NIMHD - National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
About This Grant
Revised Abstract Section ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic condition characterized by painful vaso-occlusive crises, fatigue, and frequent hospitalizations, which significantly impact mental health and quality of life. Depression affects 25– 35% of SCD patients, yet current screening tools, such as the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), fail to account for the overlap between somatic symptoms of depression and SCD-related physical symptoms. This leads to misclassification, resulting in inaccurate diagnoses and suboptimal treatment. This study aims to develop and validate a novel depression screening instrument tailored for SCD patients by empaneling a patient workgroup to conceptualize the depression experience among people with SCD and identify key symptom difference between depression and SCD-related distress (AIM 1); Modify the PHQ-9 screening tool by incorporating patient and clinician input to ensure accurate differentiation between depressive symptoms and SCD manifestations (AIM 2); and establish construct validity through psychometric analysis, including classical test theory and item response theory, to confirm internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and divergence from anxiety and PTSD measures (AIM 3). By addressing a critical gap in mental health screening for SCD patients, this study will improve diagnostic accuracy, enhance clinical decision-making, and reduce health disparities. The validated tool will facilitate appropriate mental health interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
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Tailoring Depression Screening for Sickle Cell Disease: A Novel Approach to Mental Health Care. is a NIMHD - National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities grant providing up to $445K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2028-06-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $445K
2028-06-30
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Tailoring Depression Screening for Sickle Cell Disease: A Novel Approach to Mental Health Care. provides up to $445K per award from NIMHD - National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
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