Depression and Spinal Cord Injury: A Review of Diagnostic Methods for Depression, 1985 to 2000

Studies of depression in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) over a 15-year period were examined to determine if researchers used consistent diagnostic measures. The Beck Depression Inventory was the most frequently used instrument, but there was inconsistency among methods employed and disa...

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Published in:Rehabilitation counseling bulletin 2003-04, Vol.46 (3), p.174-175
Main Authors: Skinner, Amy L., Armstrong, Kevin J., Rich, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counselor Training
Depression (Psychology)
Diagnostic Tests
Injuries
Rehabilitation Counseling
Spinal Cord Injuries
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Summary:Studies of depression in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) over a 15-year period were examined to determine if researchers used consistent diagnostic measures. The Beck Depression Inventory was the most frequently used instrument, but there was inconsistency among methods employed and disagreement regarding the inclusion of somatic symptoms in diagnoses.
ISSN:0034-3552
1538-4853
DOI:10.1177/00343552030460030601