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JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
卷 60, 期 2, 页码 137-140出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/S0165-0327(99)00162-7
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major depression; observer rating scales; severity
Background: Despite its importance, no distinction between moderate and severe depression using the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) based on a direct comparison with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17) is available. Methods: HAMD-17 and MADRS ratings from N = 40 at least moderately depressed inpatients with major depression (DSM-III-R) were analyzed. Linear and non-parametric correlations were computed and a MADRS cut-off score for severe depression using an HAMD-17 score of at least 28 points as reference was estimated. Results: HAMD-17 and MADRS mean scores were 24.6+/-4.3 and 32.6+/-5.0 points, respectively. Linear correlation of both scores was r = 0.70 (P < 0.0005). A MADRS cut-off score of at least 35 points was estimated to separate 'moderate' from 'severe' depression corresponding to a HAMD-17 cut-off of 28 points with sufficient sensitivity and specificity. Limitations: The sample size was limited and no observer ratings directly assessing the severity of depression were used. Conclusions: The preliminary findings are in line with previous findings and suggest a cut-off score of 35 points to separate moderate from severe depression with the MADRS accepting an HAMD-17 score of greater than or equal to 28 point as reference. Further studies on this issue are warranted. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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