Table 2 Mean (SD) ODQ domain scores and ODQ total score in the overall patient sample and according to phase of depression
From: Emotional blunting in patients with depression. Part I: clinical characteristics
ODQ domaina | Overall (N = 752) | Acute (n = 300) | Remission (n = 452) |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduction in positive emotions | 20.4 (4.3) | 22.3 (3.3)** | 19.2 (4.5) |
General reduction in emotions | 18.1 (3.8) | 18.7 (4.0)** | 17.7 (3.7) |
Not caring | 17.6 (4.7) | 19.4 (4.3)** | 16.3 (4.5) |
Emotional detachment from others | 15.4 (5.8) | 16.3 (6.1)** | 14.8 (5.5) |
Antidepressant as cause | 17.8 (6.1) | 18.0 (6.4) | 17.6 (5.9) |
Total score | 89.3 (18.3) | 94.8 (16.6)** | 85.7 (18.4) |