An exploratory study using computerized speech recognition for screening depressive symptoms

摘要

This exploratory study tested a computerized speech recognition application for screening depressive symptoms. A “talking” prototype administered the Center for Epidemiological Studies — Depression (CES-D) scale. The study compared computerized and written forms of the CES-D with an adult population. A counterbalanced design controlled for order of administration between the two methods. A sample of 68 participants completed both forms of the CES-D and a computer anxiety scale. The results suggested that there were no significant differences between the means and variances of the two CES-D methods. Equivalent forms reliability and internal consistency estimates of the two CES-D forms were very high. Correlations between the two CES-D methods and a computer anxiety scale did not differ significantly. The preference rates of the two CES-D methods were not significantly different.