Reliability and Validity of a German Standardized Diagnostic Interview Module for ICD‐11 Adjustment Disorder

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axel Perkonigg ◽  
Jens Strehle ◽  
Katja Beesdo‐Baum ◽  
Louisa Lorenz ◽  
Jana Hoyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Adjustment Disorder ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Standardized Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Standardized Diagnostic

Use of a Standardized Diagnostic Interview Results in Greater Diagnostic Accuracy in Children

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jensen-Doss ◽  
E.A. Youngstrom ◽  
J. Kogos ◽  
J. Youngstrom ◽  
N.C. Feeny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Standardized Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Standardized Diagnostic

scholarly journals Specificity of psychopathology across levels of severity: a transdiagnostic network analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin N. Groen ◽  
Marieke Wichers ◽  
Johanna T. W. Wigman ◽  
Catharina A. Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Illness Severity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Global Network ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Network Characteristics ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Symptom Domains ◽  
Network Strength ◽  
Standardized Diagnostic Interview

AbstractA prominent hypothesis within the field of psychiatry is that the manifestation of psychopathology changes from non-specific to specific as illness severity increases. Using a transdiagnostic network approach, we investigated this hypothesis in four independent groups with increasing psychopathology severity. We investigated whether symptom domains became more interrelated and formed more clusters as illness severity increased, using empirical tests for two network characteristics: global network strength and modularity-based community detection. Four severity groups, ranging from subthreshold psychopathology to having received a diagnosis and treatment, were derived with a standardized diagnostic interview conducted at age 18.5 (n = 1933; TRAILS cohort). Symptom domains were assessed using the Adult Self Report (ASR). Pairwise comparisons of the symptom networks across groups showed no difference in global network strength between severity groups. Similar number and type of communities detected in the four groups exceeded the more minor differences across groups. Common clusters consisted of domains associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and combined depression and anxiety domains. Based on the strength of symptom domain associations and symptom clustering using a network approach, we found no support for the hypothesis that the manifestation of psychopathology along the severity continuum changes from non-specific to specific.

Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Diagnostic Interview for Depressive Personality

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 582-590
Author(s):  
L.J. Irastorza ◽  
P. Rojano ◽  
T. Gonzalez-Salvador ◽  
J. Cotobal ◽  
M. Leira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Cutoff Point ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Depressive Personality

AbstractThe aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Spanish-language version of the Diagnostic Interview for Depressive Personality (DIDP). The DIDP was administered to 328 consecutive outpatients and the test–retest and inter-rater reliability were assessed. Factor analysis was used in search of factors capable of explaining the scale and a cutoff point was established. The DIDP scales showed adequate Cronbach's α values and acceptable test–retest and inter-rater reliability coefficients. Convergent and discriminant validity were explored, the latter with respect to avoidant and borderline personality disorders. The results of the factor analysis were consistent with the four-factor structure of the DIDP scales. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis revealed the area under the curve to be 0.848. We found 30 to be a good cutoff point, with a sensitivity of 74.5% and a specificity of 78.5%. The DIDP proved to be a reliable and valid instrument for assessing depressive personality disorder, at least among our outpatients. The psychometric properties of the DIDP support its clinical usefulness in assessing depressive personality.

Diagnostic Interview for Genetic Studies (DIGS): Inter-rater and test-retest reliability and validity in a Spanish population

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Roca ◽  
Rocio Martin-Santos ◽  
Jerónimo Saiz ◽  
Jordi Obiols ◽  
Maria J. Serrano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Kappa Statistic ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Spanish Population ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Kappa Value ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

AbstractObjectiveTo test the reliability and validity of the DIGS in Spanish population.MethodsInter-rater and test-retest reliability of the Spanish version of DIGS was tested in 95 inpatients and outpatients. The resultant diagnoses were compared with diagnoses obtained by the LEAD (Longitudinal Expert All Data) procedure as “gold standard”. The kappa statistic was used to measure concordance between blind inter-raters and between the diagnoses obtained by LEAD procedure and through the DIGS.ResultsOverall kappa coefficient for inter-rater reliability was 0.956. The kappa value for individual diagnosis varied from major depression = 0.877 to schizophrenia = 1. Test-retest reliability was 0.926. Kappa for all individual target diagnoses ranged from 0.776 (major depression) to 1. Kappa between LEAD procedure and DIGS ranged from 0.704 (major depression) to 0.825 (bipolar I disorder).ConclusionMost of the DSM-IV major psychiatric disorders can be assessed with acceptable to excellent reliability with the Spanish version of the DIGS interview. The Spanish version of DIGS showed an acceptable to excellent concurrent validity. Giving the good reliability and validity of Spanish version of DIGS it should be considered to identify psychiatric phenotypes for genetics studies.

Preliminary data from a longitudinal 3-year study of patients with adjustment disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S534-S535
Author(s):  
B. Vallejo-Sánchez ◽  
J. Martinez Arnaiz ◽  
C. García Blanco ◽  
A.M. Pérez-García
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Diagnostic Category ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Spontaneous Remission ◽  
Adjustment Disorder ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Clinical Description

IntroductionAdjustment disorder (AD) is a common diagnosis, but there are relatively few studies, in part because the current definition is still poorly specified, inadequate and controversial. Some clinicians and researchers have pointed out that a psychiatric diagnosis should present a clinical description, as well as date based on psychological, biological and/or sociofamiliar studies, and follow-up investigation about outcome and prognosis, to increase the reliability and validity diagnosis and permits exclusion of other possible disorders and normality. There is much empirical evidence to indicate that AD is a transient disorder with a tendency to spontaneous remission. However, some studies have shown that patients with AD often develop major psychiatric disorders, presenting a higher rate of psychiatric morbidity, e.g., higher suicide rates.AimThe aim of this study was to analyze the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, as well as some possible personal vulnerability factors in patients with AD.MethodThis longitudinal study was carried out on 80 outpatients diagnoses with AD at a Mental Health Unit, who were followed up for 3 years. It was analyzed different clinical and sociodemographic characteristics.ResultsSignificant differences between groups were found in some of the variables considered.ConclusionsThe results add empirical evidence to a controversial and little-researched diagnostic category and provide guidelines for assessment and intervention. They also may contribute to improve diagnostic classifications.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Platelet Serotonin Level and Impulsivity in Human Self-destructive Behavior: A Biological and Psychological Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 199-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Era Dutta ◽  
Sriniwas Gupta ◽  
M. S. V. K. Raju ◽  
Abhishek Kumar ◽  
Alka Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Adjustment Disorder ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Serotonin Level ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Destructive Behavior ◽  
Platelet Serotonin

ABSTRACT Context: Suicide is a disease and a global public health problem. Suicidology has come to become a topic of study for intervention and research. The serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5HT]) system has remained a prime area of investigation. The neurons and platelets display structural and functional similarities. Ninety-nine percent of 5HT is contained in platelets, which shares similar 5HT uptake and release mechanisms with 5HT neurons. Aims: This study aims to study human self-destructive behavior (HSDB). Objectives: Exploring the biological (serotonin levels in platelets) and psychological aspects (impulsivity) of attempted suicide or HSDB. Settings and Design: Thirty-one patients, above the age of 18 years, with a recent history of HSDB, were studied and given an International Classification of Diseases-10 diagnosis, after a detailed interview. Subjects and Methods: For the platelet 5HT estimation, blood samples were collected, and enzyme immunometric assay carried out. Detailed assessment of the impulsivity was done by the 25-item structured diagnostic interview for borderlines by Zanarini et al. Statistical Analysis Used: We obtained both categorical and continuous data. Chi-square test, Fisher's test, Student's t-test, and Pearson's product moment correlation were used. Results: Female subjects outnumbered males by 2:1. Major depression, adjustment disorder, personality disorder were predominant diagnoses. The mean platelet serotonin concentration for males = 57.3 ng/ml, that of females = 56.05 ng/ml (P > 0.05). Platelet 5HT levels were found to be negatively correlated with impulsivity scores (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Platelet serotonin levels in our study sample were quite low when compared with those reported in published literature. Low serotonin levels were inversely related to impulsivity, but only in males.

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