DoloTest in General Practice Study: Sensitivity and Specificity Screening for Depression
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DoloTest in General Practice Study: Sensitivity and Specificity Screening for Depression
Background. Coexistence of pain and depression has significant impact on the patient's quality of life and treatment outcome. DoloTest is a pain and HRQoL assessment tool developed to provide shared understanding between the clinician and the patient of the condition by a visual profile. Aim. To find the sensitivity and specificity of DoloTest as a screening tool for depression for patients in ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Family Medicine
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2090-2042,2090-2050
DOI: 10.1155/2012/472505