Table 2 Reliable change in depression scores from time 1 to time 2.
| Unchanged | Decreased depression | Increased depression | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDI | 42/53, 79% | 8/53, 15% | 3/53, 6% |
| CMDI‐total | 38/53, 72% | 6/53, 11% | 9/53, 17% |
| CMDI‐evaluative | 42/53, 79% | 7/53, 13% | 4/53, 8% |
| CMDI‐vegetative | 46/53, 87% | 0/53, 0% | 7/53, 13% |
| CMDI‐mood | 31/53, 58% | 8/53, 15% | 14/53, 26% |
All reliable change indices calculated using formulas and guidelines suggested by Speer.30 Values required for reliable change in original scale units (t values for CMDI scales, raw scores for BDI): CMDI‐total, >7; CMDI‐vegetative, >14; CMDI‐mood, >5; CMDI‐evaluative, >9; BDI‐raw: >7.
BDI, Beck Depression Inventory; CMDI, Chicago Multiscale Depression Inventory.