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Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
A clinician-administered assessment tool measuring depression severity, commonly abbreviated as HAM-D or HDRS in psychiatric research.
Full Definition
The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D or HDRS) is a widely used clinician-administered instrument for assessing the severity of depressive symptoms in psychiatric research. Developed by Max Hamilton in 1960, it consists of either 17 or 21 items rated by trained clinicians based on patient interviews and observations, providing standardized depression severity scores for research studies.
Usage
Usage note: Use full name on first mention, then abbreviate as HAM-D or HDRS consistently throughout document.
In Context
- "Primary efficacy was measured using the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression at baseline and week 8." — Clinical trial methodology
- "HAM-D scores decreased significantly in the treatment group compared to placebo." — Results section
Also known as
HAM-D
HDRS
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
Don't confuse with
Beck Depression Inventory
Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale