Bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale

The Bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale (BSDS) is a psychiatric screening rating scale for bipolar disorder.[1] It was developed by Ronald Pies, and was later refined and tested by S. Nassir Ghaemi and colleagues. The BSDS arose from Pies's experience as a psychopharmacology consultant, where he was frequently called on to manage cases of "treatment-resistant depression".

Their English version of the scale consists of 19 question items and two sections.

The scale was validated in its original version and demonstrated a high sensitivity.[2]

In general, instruments for the screening of BD, including the BSDS, have low sensitivity and limited diagnostic validity.[3]

See also

Rating scales for depression

References

  1. ^ Psychiatric Times. Clinically Useful Psychiatric Scales: Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
  2. ^ Nassir Ghaemi S, Miller CJ, Berv DA, Klugman J, Rosenquist KJ, Pies RW (February 2005). "Sensitivity and specificity of a new bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale". J Affect Disord 84 (2-3): 273–7. doi:10.1016/S0165-0327(03)00196-4. PMID 15708426. 
  3. ^ Picardi A (January 2009). "Rating scales in bipolar disorder". Curr Opin Psychiatry 22 (1): 42–9. doi:10.1097/YCO.0b013e328315a4d2. PMID 19122534.