CDI Scores in Pediatric Psychiatric Inpatients
Author Information
Author(s): Robert D. Friedberg, Steven A. Sinderman
Primary Institution: Penn State College of Medicine
Hypothesis
Children's CDI total scores will be higher for patients initially hospitalized for primarily mood spectrum disorders than for patients hospitalized for non-mood spectrum disorders.
Conclusion
The study found that the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) effectively discriminates between pediatric psychiatric inpatients with mood spectrum disorders and those with non-mood spectrum disorders.
Supporting Evidence
- The CDI total scores discriminated between patients with depressive spectrum disorders and those with non-depressive disorders.
- Older children endorsed more symptoms on the CDI.
- The mean CDI scores for mood disordered inpatients exceeded recommended cut-offs for clinical populations.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well a depression test works for kids in the hospital. It found that kids with mood problems scored higher on the test than those without mood problems.
Methodology
A retrospective static group comparison was conducted using archival data from pediatric psychiatric inpatients.
Potential Biases
Potential diagnostic bias due to reliance on a single psychiatrist for a significant portion of diagnoses.
Limitations
The study's limitations include a small sample size, reliance on a single setting, and potential diagnostic bias due to the lack of structured diagnostic interviews.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 69 pediatric psychiatric inpatients, predominantly male (n=52) and Euro-American (n=47), with a mean age of 10.9 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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