Journal article
Psychopathological features of bipolar depression: Italian validation of the Bipolar Depression Rating Scale (I-BDRS)
A Bruschi, M Mazza, G Camardese, S Calò, C Palumbo, L Mandelli, A Callea, A Gori, M Di Nicola, G Marano, M Berk, G di Sciascio, L Janiri
Frontiers in Psychology | FRONTIERS MEDIA SA | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background: Aim of the study was the validation of the Bipolar Disorder Rating Scale (BDRS) in an Italian population. Secondary aim was the evaluation of differences between unipolar and bipolar depression and between bipolar I and II depressed patients. Method: 125 Bipolar Disorder and 60 Major Depressive Disorder patients were administered an Italian translation of the BDRS (I-BDRS), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS), Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) and Temperament and Character Inventory-Revised (TCI-R). Results: I-BDRS showed considerable validity and reliability. Factor analysis found 3 subscales, two linked to depressive symptoms..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This work was performed as a partial fulfilment toward the International Master in Affective Neuroscience of Maastricht University and the University of Florence. MB is supported by a NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship 1059660.