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Observer-rated retardation but not agitation corresponds to objective motor measures in depression
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ObjectiveTo explore the correlations between observer ratings and instrumental parameters across domains of psychomotor functioning in depression.MethodIn total, 73 patients with major depressive disorder underwent extensive psychomotor and clinical testing. Psychomotor functioning was assessed with (i) an observer-rated scale (the CORE measure) and also objectively with (ii) 24-h actigraphy, and (iii) a fine motor drawing task.ResultsObserver ratings of retardation correlated with instrumental assessments of fine and gross motor functioning. In contrast, observer ratings of agitation did not correlate with observer ratings of retardation or with the instrumental measures. These associations were partly influenced by age and, to a lesser extent, by depression severity.ConclusionPsychomotor disturbance is a complex concept with different manifestations in depressed patients. Although observer ratings of retardation correspond well with instrumental measures of the motor domains, objective measurement of agitation and other aspects of psychomotor disturbance require further research.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Acta neuropsychiatrica. - Leiderdorp, 1989, currens
Publication
Leiderdorp : 2018
ISSN
0924-2708 [print]
1601-5215 [online]
DOI
10.1017/NEU.2018.21
Volume/pages
30 :6 (2018) , p. 359-364
ISI
000454074300006
Pubmed ID
30058525
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