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  • Title: Not as golden as standards should be: interpretation of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression.
    Author: Kriston L, von Wolff A.
    Journal: J Affect Disord; 2011 Jan; 128(1-2):175-7. PubMed ID: 20696481.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) is one of the most frequently used instruments in antidepressant trials. METHODS: We examined different recommendations for classification of subjects according to depression severity by the HRSD. RESULTS: Several differences between recommendations were identified leading to the conclusion that a consensus on interpretation is largely missing. LIMITATIONS: Brief narrative review. CONCLUSIONS: Widely accepted standards for the interpretation of scores on the HRSD are needed.
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