Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale
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The Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) is a psychiatric screening rating scale for bipolar disorder.[1] It was developed by Ronald Pies, and was later refined and tested by S. Nassir Ghaemi and colleagues. The BSDS arose from Pies's experience as a psychopharmacology consultant, where he was frequently called on to manage cases of "treatment-resistant depression".
Their English version of the scale consists of 19 question items and two sections.
The scale was validated in its original version and demonstrated a high sensitivity.[2]
In general, instruments for the screening of BD, including the BSDS, have low specificity and limited diagnostic validity.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Psychiatric Times. Clinically Useful Psychiatric Scales: Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
- ^ Nassir Ghaemi S, Miller CJ, Berv DA, Klugman J, Rosenquist KJ, Pies RW (February 2005). "Sensitivity and specificity of a new bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale". J Affect Disord. 84 (2–3): 273–7. doi:10.1016/S0165-0327(03)00196-4. PMID 15708426.
- ^ Picardi A (January 2009). "Rating scales in bipolar disorder". Curr Opin Psychiatry. 22 (1): 42–9. doi:10.1097/YCO.0b013e328315a4d2. PMID 19122534.