Clarification of the cut-off score for Zung’s self-rating depression scale
Abstract Background Zung’s Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) is an established norm-referenced screening measure used to identify the presence of depressive disorders in adults. Despite widespread usage, issues exist concerning the recommended cut-off score for a positive diagnosis. First, confusio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | BMC Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-019-2161-0 |