Description
The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) is a 21-item, clinician-administered scale that assesses symptoms of depression.
Special Instructions
Because it is a provider-administered measure, when assigned it will not appear in the patient's MYIO account. Instead, it will be queued up for you to fill out when you start your next note for that patient. Or you can add it directly to any Mobile Note using the “Add a Measure” feature.
Scores Produced
HAM-D Total Score (0-50)
Note that only items 1-17 are included in the score.
Interpretation
- 0-7 = Normal
- 8-13 = Mild Depression
- 14-18 = Moderate Depression
- 19-22 = Severe Depression
- >=23 = Very Severe Depression
References
Hamilton, M. (1960). A rating scale for depression. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 23, 56-61.
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