A factor analytic comparison of three commonly used depression scales (HAMD, MADRS, BDI) in a large sample of depressed inpatients
Abstract Background Quantifying depression mainly relies on the use of depression scales, and understanding their factor structure is crucial for evaluating their validity. Methods This post-hoc analysis utilized prospectively collected data from a naturalistic study of 1014 inpatients with major de...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | BMC Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05038-7 |