Core Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder among Palliative Care Patients

Core Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder among Palliative Care Patients

A valid method to diagnose depression in palliative care has not been established. In this study, we aim to determine the prevalence of depression and the discriminant validity of the items of four sets of diagnostic criteria in palliative care. This is a cross-sectional study on 240 palliative care...

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Main Authors: Ng Su Huey, Ng Chong Guan, Jesjeet Singh Gill, Koh Ong Hui, Ahmad Hatim Sulaiman, Sharmilla Kanagasundram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
depression
criteria
palliative
diagnosis
prevalence
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/8/1758

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