A new clinical rating scale for work absence and productivity: validation in patients with major depressive disorder

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is highest in working age people and depression causes significant impairment in occupational functioning. Work productivity and work absence should be incorporated into clinical asse...

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Main Authors: Yatham Lakshmi N, Michalak Erin E, Lam Raymond W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/9/78