The Overview of Clinical Assessment Tools for Depression.
- Author:
Hyun Ju CHO
1
;
Jeong Ho CHAE
;
Tae Youn JUN
Author Information
1. Clinical Research Center for Depression, St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. alberto@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Depression;
Assessment tools;
Guideline
- MeSH:
Depression*
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2007;46(2):110-121
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Since a lot of assessment tools for depression have been developed and used, it is difficult to choose the proper and optimal instruments for the purpose of their usage. In order to maximize the effectiveness of assessment for depression, this paper reviewed the characteristics and specific features of currently using tools. METHOD: The domestically and internationally using assessment tools for depression were reviewed and classified by literature search and clinical experience. RESULTS: Methods of assessment, selecting guides and characteristics of assessment tools for depression were presented. CONCLUSION: This paper would provide helpful guidelines for selecting the assessment tools. We suggest that it is needed to develop the assessment tools for depression that reflects Korean specific culture and custom.
