In LCBC-UiO/Questionnaires: Package with functions to calculate components and sums for LCBC questionnaires

The questionnaire consists of 21 statements, each reflecting a depression symptom or attitude which could be rated from 0 to 3 in terms of intensity. The answers should be based the participant´s feelings throughout the last week, including the day of filling out the form. The sum of the scores of the items (0-3) yields one total score, with a possible range between 0 and 62.

Interpretation of the scores (Total scores)

|Score|Category| |---|---| |0-10|These ups and downs are considered to be normal| |11-16|Mild mood disturbance| |17 – 20|Borderline clinical disturbance| |21 – 30|Moderate depression| |31 – 40|Severe depression| |Above 40|Extreme depression|

If a participant scores >= 17, we should consider contacting the participant to follow up on this and offer making a note for the participant's doctor describing the scores.

LCBC-UiO/Questionnaires documentation built on July 18, 2023, 6:45 p.m.