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Review
. 2008 Aug 23;152(34):1865-70.

[The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ-NL), an instrument to improve recognition of bipolar disorder]

[Article in Dutch]
D H Postma  1 , P F J Schulte
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  • PMID: 18788676
Review

[The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ-NL), an instrument to improve recognition of bipolar disorder]

[Article in Dutch]
D H Postma et al. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. .

Abstract

Bipolar disorderis underdiagnosed. On average there is a delay of about 12 years between the onset of symptoms and a correct diagnosis of the disorder. This delay may lead to inadequate treatment. The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a screening instrument to improve the detection ofbipolar disorder. Research has shown that the English version of this self-administered questionnaire has sufficient reliability and validity. A Dutch version of the MDQ (MDQ-NL) is now available. The MDQ-NL is not time-consuming for both patient and investigator and is well suited for screening. A positive test should be followed by assessment of the patient by a psychiatrist. Application of the MDQ-NL will lead to better recognition and treatment of bipolar disorder in the Netherlands.

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