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[German language version and validation of the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale]
A M Bergant1, T Nguyen, K Heim
1Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde, Universität Innsbruck.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|February 24, 1998
Summary
The German Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a valid and reliable tool for diagnosing postpartum depression. This validated screening method supports clinical and research use in Germany.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Obstetrics
Context:
- Postpartum depression diagnosis lacks validated methods in German literature.
- The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a widely used screening tool.
Purpose:
- Translate the EPDS into German.
- Validate and test the reliability of the German EPDS.
- Establish a reliable diagnostic support for postpartum depressive disorders in Germany.
Summary:
- The German EPDS was administered to 110 postpartum women, with results compared to clinical diagnoses based on ICD-10 criteria.
- Validation involved calculating sensitivity (0.96), specificity (1.0), and positive prognostic value (1.0) at a threshold of 9.5.
- Reliability analysis yielded a Guttmann split-half reliability of 0.82 and an alpha-coefficient of 0.81.
Impact:
- The German EPDS is an "application friendly" tool for diagnosing postpartum depression.
- The scale is validated and reliable, suitable for both clinical practice and research.
- Facilitates early detection and management of postpartum depressive disorders in the German-speaking population.