Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9380642 Journal of Affective Disorders 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
The BDI-SF is a valid instrument for detecting moderate and severe depression in medical inpatients. For screening purposes, a 9/10 cut-off score is indicated, but if a high specificity is desired, a 13/14 cut-off score is warranted.
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The validity of the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form as a screening and diagnostic instrument for moderate and severe depression in medical inpatients
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