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Validation of the Stroke Aphasic Depression Questionnaire using the brief assessment schedule depression cards in an acute stroke sample
Authors: Vicki L. Hacker, Daniel Stark and Shirley Thomas
Source: British Journal of Clinical Psychology
Publisher: British Psychological Society
Abstract:
Objective To validate the Stroke Aphasic Depression Questionnaire (hospital version: SADQ H10), an observer-rated measure of depression, against the brief assessment schedule depression cards (BASDEC) in acute stroke. Method This naturalistic audit utilized a cross-sectional design. As part of routine care, 125 patients on an acute in-patient stroke unit were assessed with the BASDEC and SADQ H10. Results The BASDEC classified 40 patients as depressed and 85 as non-depressed. The SADQ H10 and BASDEC significantly correlated. An ROC (receiver operating curve) analysis showed that the SADQ H10 discriminated between depressed and non-depressed acute stroke patients. Conclusions The results support the use of the SADQ H10 as a depression screen in acute stroke.Document Type:
DOI: 10.1348/014466509X467440
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