A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Depression Scale (DEPS) in schizophrenia
Authors: Huttunen J, Taiminen T, Kahkonen J, Tuominen K, Salokangas RKR
Publisher: MUNKSGAARD INT PUBL LTD
Publication year: 1999
Journal: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
Journal name in source: ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA
Journal acronym: ACTA PSYCHIAT SCAND
Volume: 99
Issue: 3
First page : 220
Last page: 222
Number of pages: 3
ISSN: 0001-690X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1999.tb00979.x
Abstract
Objective: To explore the applicability of the Depression Scale (DEPS), a screening instrument for detecting depression in primary health care, in schizophrenia.
Method: The DEPS was compared with the Calgary Depression Scale (CDS) among 63 patients with schizophrenia.
Results: Using the CDS as a gold standard, the positive and negative predictive values of the DEPS for the diagnosis of depression were 41% and 97%, respectively. The correlation between the total CDS scores and the total DEPS scores was 0.73.
Conclusion: The DEPS appears to be useful for screening depression among schizophrenic patients, but the positive diagnosis must be confirmed with a clinical interview.
Objective: To explore the applicability of the Depression Scale (DEPS), a screening instrument for detecting depression in primary health care, in schizophrenia.
Method: The DEPS was compared with the Calgary Depression Scale (CDS) among 63 patients with schizophrenia.
Results: Using the CDS as a gold standard, the positive and negative predictive values of the DEPS for the diagnosis of depression were 41% and 97%, respectively. The correlation between the total CDS scores and the total DEPS scores was 0.73.
Conclusion: The DEPS appears to be useful for screening depression among schizophrenic patients, but the positive diagnosis must be confirmed with a clinical interview.
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