The clinical utility of the Beck Depression Inventory after traumatic brain injury
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-17, 07:23authored byGreen, A, Kim FelminghamKim Felmingham, Baguley, IJ, Slewa-Younan, S, Simpson, S
Primary objective: To examine the psychometric properties of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to determine the relative endorsement of somatic-performance and cognitive-affective items in this group. Research design: Prospective 2 year follow up assessment. Methods: 117 patients discharged from an inpatient TBI rehabilitation service completed the BDI as part of a 24 month follow up assessment. Demographic and injury related data were obtained from patient files and significant others. Main outcomes: A principal components analysis revealed three factors describing affective and performance items, negative attitudes towards oneself and somatic disturbance. The reliability estimate was high (coefficient ¬ ˆ 0:92). A dependent sample t-test revealed higher endorsement of the cognitiveaffective subscale with more clients classified as at least moderately depressed using the cognitiveaffective rather than the total BDI score. Conclusion: This study provides preliminary evidence suggesting that the BDI may be an effective screening tool for self reported depression in TBI.
History
Publication title
Brain Injury
Volume
15
Pagination
1021-1028
ISSN
0269-9052
Department/School
School of Psychological Sciences
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Place of publication
4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, England, Oxon, Ox14 4Rn
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