Inter-rater reliability of two depression rating scales, MADRS and DRRS, based on videotape records of structured interviews

Purper, D.; Payan, Christine; Guelfi, J.D.

doi:10.1016/s0924-9338(98)80032-1

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“…The items assess somatic, cognitive, vegetative and anxious symptoms. The inter-item reliability of the instrument in an international study was 0.86 [ 31 ].…”

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Hamilton depression rating scale and montgomery–asberg depression rating scale in depressed and bipolar I patients: psychometric properties in a Brazilian sample

Carneiro

Fernandes

Moreno

2015

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BackgroundThe Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) and the Montgomery–Asberg Depression Scale (MADRS) are used worldwide and considered standard scales for evaluating depressive symptoms. This paper aims to investigate the psychometric proprieties (reliability and validity) of these scales in a Brazilian sample, and to compare responses in bipolar and unipolar patients.MethodsThe sample comprised 91 patients with either bipolar I or major depressive disorder from a psychiatric institute at São Paulo, Brazil. Participants were recruited and treated by clinicians through the Structured Interview for DSM-IV criteria, and had previously been interviewed by a trained, blind tester.ResultsBoth scales indicated good reliability properties; however, the MADRS reliability statistics were higher than those of the HAM-D for detecting initial symptoms of unipolar depression. Correlation between the tests was moderate. Despite demonstrating adequate validity, neither test achieved the levels of sensitivity and specificity required for identification of a cutoff score to differentiate bipolar I and unipolar patients.ConclusionsBoth scales demonstrate adequate reliability and validity for assessing depressive symptoms in the Brazilian sample, and are good options to complement psychiatric diagnosis, but are not appropriate for distinguishing between the two affective disorder types.

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“…The items assess somatic, cognitive, vegetative and anxious symptoms. The inter-item reliability of the instrument in an international study was 0.86 [ 31 ].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hamilton depression rating scale and montgomery–asberg depression rating scale in depressed and bipolar I patients: psychometric properties in a Brazilian sample

Carneiro

Fernandes

Moreno

2015

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“…The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale [PANSS (Kay et al, 1987)], The Scales for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms [SAPS (Andreasen et al, 1995)] and Negative symtoms [SANS (Andreasen, 1989)], the Young Mania Rating Scale [YMRS (Young et al, 1978)], and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale [MADRS (Montgomery and Asberg, 1979) (Corruble et al, 1998)] were used to evaluate current psychotic and mood symptoms. The Mood and Anxiety Symptom Questionnaire [MASQ (Watson et al, 1995)] was used to evaluate anhedonia, anxious arousal, and general distress related to anxiety or depression.…”

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Auditory steady state response deficits are associated with symptom severity and poor functioning in patients with psychotic disorder

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Mueller

Spencer

et al. 2018

Schizophrenia Research

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“…MADRS scores are classified as follows: 0–12, minimal depression; 13–19, mild depression; 20–34, moderate depression; ≥35, severe depression. Inter-item reliability for the MADRS is 0.86 ( 18 ).…”

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Clinical Characteristics Associated with Suicide Attempts in Clinical Settings: A Comparison of Suicidal and Non-Suicidal Depressed Inpatients

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IntroductionBoth psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses are involved in the psychiatric management of suicidal inpatients. One-to-one observation by qualified nurses and the accommodation of the patient in a room close to the infirmary are usually recommended. Suicidal risk should be reassessed periodically to check response to treatment.AimTo compare the severity of depressive symptoms in depressed inpatients admitted after an attempted suicide and those admitted for any other reason and to assess the severity of suicide attempts and the management of suicidal risk in clinical settings.Materials and methodsWe divided the sample into two subgroups: patients with a diagnosis of depression admitted because of a recent suicide attempt and depressed patients with no recent history of attempted suicide. Socio-demographic and clinical data were gathered; assessments included the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale and the Nurses’ Global Assessment of Suicide Risk (NGASR).ResultsForty-six patients were recruited over a 1-year period: 20 were admitted to the hospital following a suicide attempt; the other 26 had not attempted suicide and were admitted for other depression-related reasons. Multivariate analysis revealed a correlation between use of antidepressants and recent attempted suicide. Attempting suicide was not related to the severity of depressive symptoms. In the recent suicide attempt subgroup, NGASR suicide risk levels were lower at discharge than at admission. Patients with a recent history of attempted suicide had a higher number of suicide attempts in their clinical history than patients with no recent history of attempted suicide.ConclusionThere were no correlations between psychiatric diagnosis, severity of depressive symptoms, and recent suicide attempt. Antidepressant therapy protected against suicide attempts. History of suicide attempts was one of the best predictors of recent attempted suicide. A more thorough understanding of the complex phenomenon of suicide and the reasons for suicidal behavior is needed.

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Inter-rater reliability of two depression rating scales, MADRS and DRRS, based on videotape records of structured interviews

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

Hamilton depression rating scale and montgomery–asberg depression rating scale in depressed and bipolar I patients: psychometric properties in a Brazilian sample

Hamilton depression rating scale and montgomery–asberg depression rating scale in depressed and bipolar I patients: psychometric properties in a Brazilian sample

Auditory steady state response deficits are associated with symptom severity and poor functioning in patients with psychotic disorder

Clinical Characteristics Associated with Suicide Attempts in Clinical Settings: A Comparison of Suicidal and Non-Suicidal Depressed Inpatients

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