Translating the HAM-D into the MADRS and vice versa with equipercentile linking

The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) and the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) are scales used frequently to rate the symptoms of depression. There are many situations in which it is important to know what a given total score or a percent reduction from baseline score of one scale means in relation to the other scale.

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 25, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Stefan Leucht, Hein Fennema, Rolf R Engel, Marion Kaspers-Janssen, Armin Szegedi Tags: Research paper Source Type: research