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Pathological laughing and crying following stroke: Validation of a measurment scale...

Authors :
Robinson, Robert G.
Parikh, Rajesh M.
Source :
American Journal of Psychiatry. Feb93, Vol. 150 Issue 2, p286. 8p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Tests the reliability and validity of the Pathological Laughter and Crying Scale and the effectiveness of nortriptyline treatment for patients with emotional lability following stroke, with findings confirming the reliability of the scale and the effectiveness of nortriptyline. Reliability-validity study; Treatment study.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PSYCHOLOGY of laughter

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002953X
Volume :
150
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9305055393
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.150.2.286