Validity of the GAD-7 scale as an outcome measure of disability in patients with generalized anxiety disorders in primary care
Validity of the GAD-7 scale as an outcome measure of disability in patients with generalized anxiety disorders in primary care
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jad.2010.07.010
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发表时间:
2011-02-01
影响因子:
6.6
通讯作者:
Rejas, Javier
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作者:
Ruiz, Miguel A.;Zamorano, Enric;Rejas, Javier
Objective: To explore the validity of the GAD-7 scale as an outcome measure of disability in primary care.Methods: A random sample of 212 subjects was recruited in primary care clinics; 50% diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) by DSM-IV criteria and 50% concurrent matched controls. The GAD-7, the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A), and the abridged 12-item version of World Health Organization Disability Scale (WHO-DAS-II) were administered. The number of visits to primary care and specialty clinics was also recorded.Results: Strong and significant (p