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. 1985 Feb;15(1):99-112.
doi: 10.1017/s0033291700020961.

Computer diagnosis of depression and anxiety: the Stirling County Study

J M Murphy, R K Neff, A M Sobol, J X Rice Jr, D C Olivier

Computer diagnosis of depression and anxiety: the Stirling County Study

J M Murphy et al. Psychol Med. 1985 Feb.

Abstract

A computer programme (DPAX) was constructed for a longitudinal study of psychiatric epidemiology in Stirling County (Canada). It identifies disorders involving the syndromes of depression and anxiety based on responses given in structured questionnaire interviews. The programme follows a diagnostic algorithm that uses criteria for: (1) essential features; (2) number, frequency, and pattern of associated symptoms; (3) impairment; and (4) duration. The programme reproduces case evaluations provided by psychiatrists, as conveyed by a sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 98%.

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