Quality of life instruments in depression

Journal/Book: Eur Psychiat. 1997; 12: 141 Rue Javel, 75747 Paris Cedex 15, France. Editions Scientifiques Medicales Elsevier. 194-198.

Abstract: Major depression is one of the medical disorders in which quality of life instruments have most often been applied. It is important to distinguish between disease-dependent scales (ie, scales measuring the symptoms of major depression, such as the Beck Depression Inventory) and generic scales (ie, scales measuring self-reported states without reference to a specific disorder, such as the WHO well-being scale). The empirical use of generic scales for quality of life major depression has indicated that they can predict relapse and compliance. In the future, more trials comparing the different treatments with cost-effectiveness vs quality of life in major depression are required.

Note: Article Bech P, Frederiksborg Cent Cty Hosp, Inst Psychiat, DK-3400 Hillerod, DENMARK

Keyword(s): positive well-being; negative well-being; relapse; compliance; cost-effectiveness

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