A longitudinal evaluation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale (CES-D) in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Population using Rasch Analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to test the internal validity of the total Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) scale using Rasch analysis in a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) population.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p...

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Main Authors: Tennant Alan, Conaghan Philip G, Pallant Julie F, Covic Tanya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/5/1/41