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Table 1 Basic characteristics and baseline measurements of the Ostrobothnian Depression Study patients

From: Predictors of short-term response and the role of heavy alcohol use in treatment of depression

 

n (%)

Number of patients

242

Female / Male

148 (61.2) / 94 (38.8)

Outpatient / Inpatient

189 (78.1) / 53 (21.9)

Register basedaclinical diagnoses (ICD-10) as determined in the patient´s records

 

  Alcohol dependence (current)

47 (19.4)

  Use of other substance (last 12 months)

22 (9.1)

Primary psychiatric diagnosis in the patient’s record

 

  Depressive disorder (F32.x)

98 (40.5)

  Recurrent depressive disorder (F33.x)

92 (38.0)

  Bipolar disorder (F31.x)

19 (7.9)

  Anxiety disorders (F40-43.x)

9 (3.7)

  Other disorders

18 (7.4)

Secondary psychiatric diagnosis in the patient’s record

 

  Panic disorder (F41.x)

26 (10.7)

  Phobic and other anxiety disorders (F40,42,43.x)

22 (9.1)

  Personality disorder (F6x.x)

9 (3.7)

 

mean (SD)

Age (years)

38.8 (12.2)

Baseline MADRSb

23.2 (6.7)

Baseline BDIc

27.9 (7.3)

Baseline AUDIT-Cd

7.6 (2.1)

Baseline GAFe

45.9 (10.7)

  1. aRegister based diagnoses determined by the doctor in charge in previous treatment contacts
  2. bMontgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale
  3. cBeck Depression Inventory
  4. dAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, consumption subscale
  5. eGlobal Assessment of Functioning scale