The Validity of the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale in an Inpatient Sample with Alcohol Dependence.

Breanne HobdenMelanie L SchwandtMariko CareyMary R LeeMehdi FarokhniaSofia BouhlalChristopher OldmeadowLorenzo Leggio

Published in: Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research (2017)

The MADRS does not appear to be an appropriate substitute for a diagnostic tool among alcohol-dependent patients. The MADRS may, however, still be a useful screening tool assuming careful consideration of cut-points.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
depressive symptoms
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
mental health
alcohol consumption
patient reported outcomes
physical activity
patient reported