Peer-reviewed publication · 2021
Journal of Clinical Psychology
in Medical Settings
Clinical evidence
The science behind
Connected Mind.
Multi-condition screening.
Targeted testing. Published research.
A peer-reviewed study evaluated Connected Mind® with Fast Check® and its two-stage approach to screening and testing in primary care.
Read the Study8Initial screening questions
6Mental health conditions
2Screening and testing stages
Initial screening result
97%
Weighted negative
predictive power
Calculated at a standardized 20% base rate
A strong foundation
for the next step.
The initial screen achieved 97% weighted negative predictive power in the peer-reviewed study, calculated at a standardized 20% base rate. This measures how reliably a negative initial screen corresponds to the absence of a condition.
When the initial screen indicates further testing, Connected Mind automatically administers the corresponding Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs).
Explore the published resultsHow the research worked
Two stages.
Independently evaluated.
The study examined the initial screen and follow-up SAMs separately, comparing each with independently administered clinical assessments.
01 · Screen
Begin with a broad view.
Eight initial questions screen for six mental health conditions. Results indicate which conditions warrant further testing.
02 · Test
Follow what’s indicated.
Connected Mind automatically administers its condition-specific SAMs when initial results indicate further testing.
03 · Compare
Evaluate the results.
Researchers compared screening and SAM results with independently administered clinical interviews and research assessments.
Study methods and research details
Study setting
The study evaluated Connected Mind in primary care practices. Independent clinical assessments provided the reference points for evaluating its performance.
Separate results for each stage
The paper reports sensitivity, specificity, and predictive power for the initial screen and the SAMs. Module results vary by condition; the highlighted negative predictive power refers to the initial screen.
Study funding
Connected Mind supported data-collection costs. The authors reported no financial or proprietary interests in the material discussed in the article.
The research name
CMFC stands for Connected Mind Fast Check—the name used for Connected Mind® with Fast Check® in the published validation study.
Publication details
Published October 5, 2021, in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings.
DOI: 10.1007/s10880-021-09820-1
Read the complete paperFrom research to your practice
The evidence.
The workflow.
The bigger picture.
Connected Mind brings multi-condition screening, automatic targeted testing, and structured reporting into one workflow.
Clinicians receive condition-specific results for independent review, supported by longitudinal history and automatic EHR delivery.
Explore the FeaturesFrequently Asked Questions
Is Connected Mind clinically validated?
Yes. A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings evaluated both Connected Mind's initial screening and its follow-up Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs). Researchers compared Connected Mind's results with independently administered clinical assessments.
What screening and testing do patients complete with Connected Mind?
Patients begin with eight questions that screen for six mental health conditions. When screening results indicate further testing, patients continue into Connected Mind's condition-specific Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs). Clinicians receive structured results for independent review.
How was Connected Mind evaluated in the study?
Researchers independently administered clinical interviews and additional research measures, then compared those findings with Connected Mind's screening and SAM results. These independent assessments provided reference points for evaluating Connected Mind's performance in the study.
Did the study evaluate both screening and SAMs?
Yes. The study evaluated Connected Mind's initial screen and its follow-up Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs) separately. Each stage has its own performance results, and the results vary by condition.
What is negative predictive power?
The initial screen achieved 97% weighted negative predictive power in the peer-reviewed study, calculated at a standardized 20% base rate. This measures how reliably a negative initial screen corresponds to the absence of a condition.
What does CMFC mean in the published research?
CMFC stands for Connected Mind Fast Check, the name used for Connected Mind® with Fast Check® in the published validation study.
Where can I read the published study?
The validation study was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. The full paper provides the research methods, comparison measures, and results for Connected Mind's screening and SAMs.
Source: Read the published study
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