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Table 5 Depression definition used in the psychotherapies NMA in the wait list (the common comparator) to illustrate the concept of intransitivity in the indirect evidence

From: Network meta-analysis: users’ guide for pediatricians

Pairwise comparison

Cognitive-behavioral therapy vs. Wait list

Problem-solving therapy vs. Wait list

Definition of depression

APAI > 32

21-item BDI > 15

21-item BDI > 10

27-item CDI > 15

CDRS-R > 30

DSM-III

DSM-III-R

DSM-IV

20-item CES-D > 16

27-item CDI > 16

DSM-IV

  1. APAI Acholi Psychosocial Assessment Instrument depression symptom scale, BDI Beck Depression Inventory, CES-D Center for Epidemiologic Study Depression Scale, CDI Children’s Depression Inventory, CDRS-R Children’s Depression Rating Scale-Revised [10]
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BMC Pediatrics

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