The portuguese version of the personal and social performance scale (PSP): reliability, validity, and relationship with cognitive measures in hospitalized and community schizophrenia patients

IntroductionDeficits in social functioning are a core feature of schizophrenia and are influenced by both symptomatic and neurocognitive variables.ObjectivesIn the present study we aimed to determine the reliability and validity of the Portuguese version of the Personal and Social Performance (PSP) scale, and possible correlations with measures of cognitive functioning.MethodsOne-hundred and four community and inpatients with schizophrenia were assessed using measures of social functioning and symptom severity alongside measures of executive function, processing speed and verbal memory.ResultsThe reliability of the PSP was found to be satisfactory, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.789. Inter-rater reliability in the four domains of the PSP varied from 0.430 to 0.954. Low-functioning patients (PSP < 70) were older, had longer duration of illness, were more symptomatic and had worse cognitive performances, as compared to high-functioning patients (PSP ≥ 70). In a regression model, deficits in social functioning were strongly predicted both by symptomatic and neurocognitive variables; these together accounted for up to 62% of the variance.ConclusionsThe present study supports the reliability and validity of the Portuguese language version of the PSP and further supports the original measure. The co-administration of brief cognitive assessments with measures of functioning may lead to more focused interventions, possibly improving outcomes in this group.

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Unsupervised high-frequency smartphone-based cognitive assessments are reliable, valid, and feasible in older adults at risk for Alzheimer disease.

10.31234/osf.io/wtsyn ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Jessica Nicosia ◽

Andy J. Aschenbrenner ◽

David Balota ◽

Martin Sliwinski ◽

Marisol Tahan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Alzheimer Disease ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Structural Mri ◽

Smartphone Application ◽

Similar Degree ◽

Cognitive Measures ◽

Cognitive Assessments ◽

Cognitive Changes ◽

Composite Scores

Smartphones have the potential for capturing subtle changes in cognition that characterize preclinical Alzheimer disease (AD) in older adults. The Ambulatory Research in Cognition (ARC) smartphone application is based on principles from ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and administers brief tests of associative memory, processing speed, and working memory up to 4 times per day over 7 consecutive days. ARC was designed to be administered unsupervised using participants’ personal devices in their everyday environments. We evaluated the reliability and validity of ARC in a sample of 268 cognitively normal older adults (ages 65-97) and 22 individuals with very mild dementia (ages 61-88). Participants completed at least one 7-day cycle of ARC testing and conventional cognitive assessments; most also completed cerebrospinal fluid, amyloid and tau PET, and structural MRI studies. First, results indicated that ARC tasks were reliable as between person reliability across the 7-day cycle and test-retest reliabilities at 6-month and 1-year follow-ups all exceeded 0.85. Second, ARC demonstrated construct validity as evidenced by correlations with conventional cognitive measures (r = 0.53 between composite scores). Third, ARC measures correlated with AD biomarker burden at baseline to a similar degree as conventional cognitive measures. Finally, the intensive 7-day cycle indicated that ARC was feasible (86.50% approached chose to enroll), well tolerated (80.42% adherence, 4.83% dropout), and was rated favorably by older adult participants. Overall, the results suggest that ARC is reliable and valid and represents a feasible tool for assessing cognitive changes associated with the earliest stages of AD.

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The Portuguese version of the Personal and Social Performance Scale (PSP): reliability, validity, and relationship with cognitive measures in hospitalized and community schizophrenia patients

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology ◽

10.1007/s00127-011-0412-6 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 47 (7) ◽

pp. 1077-1086 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Sofia Brissos ◽

Filipa Palhavã ◽

João Gama Marques ◽

Susana Mexia ◽

Ana Lisa Carmo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Performance ◽

Cognitive Measures ◽

Portuguese Version ◽

Performance Scale

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NCOG-70. RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF A NEW SELF-REPORT INDEX OF COGNITIVE CONCERNS IN BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS

Neuro-Oncology ◽

10.1093/neuonc/noaa215.608 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. ii145-ii145

Author(s):

Giuliana Zarrella ◽

Alice Perez ◽

Jorg Dietrich ◽

Michael Parsons

Keyword(s):

Brain Tumor ◽

Verbal Memory ◽

Cognitive Abilities ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Cognitive Testing ◽

Self Report ◽

Measurement Information ◽

Patient Reported

Abstract INTRODUCTION Subjective cognitive dysfunction is an important outcome measure in neuro-oncology and may provide additional information beyond performance-based neuropsychological testing. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Brain (FACT-Br) is a frequently used quality of life (QoL) measure that includes indices of physical, emotional, social, and neurologic aspects of disease, but does not measure cognitive concerns. This study seeks to develop and validate an index of self-reported cognition derived from existing items on the FACT-Br. METHODS 145 patients (Mage=51.08, Medu=15.63) with heterogeneous brain tumor diagnoses completed neuropsychological evaluation including cognitive testing and self-report measures. Nine FACT-Br items regarding cognition were combined to form the Cognitive Index (CI). Reliability of the CI was measured with Cronbach’s alpha. Concurrent validity was assessed by correlating the CI with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Cognitive Abilities-8 or PROMIS Cognitive Concerns-8. Discriminant validity was assessed by correlation of the CI with other FACT-Br indices and the Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories (BDI, BAI). RESULTS Internal consistency within the CI was high (Cronbach’s a 0.864). The CI correlated strongly with the PROMIS-Abilities (r =.680; p< 0.001) and PROMIS-Concerns (r=.780; p< 0.001) indicating high convergent validity. Moderate correlations were observed between the CI and the physical and functional subscales of the FACT (r=.453 and .555), whereas correlations with the social and emotional functioning subscales were weaker (r=.381 and .325). The FACT-Br-CI correlated strongly with BDI (r=-.622) and more weakly with the BAI (r=-.344). Consistent with prior literature, the CI showed modest correlations with neuropsychological measures, including verbal memory encoding (r=.300), verbal fluency (r=.252) and a composite measure of cognition (r=.249; all p’s< .01). CONCLUSIONS The FACT-Br-CI is a reliable and valid measure of self-reported cognition. Studies that include the FACT-Br could be retrospectively analyzed to assess self-reported cognitive outcomes, enriching the information gained from prior research.

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Assessment of Memory in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Using the Memory Assessment Scale

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1998.86.3.987 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 86 (3) ◽

pp. 987-998 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Naomi D. Ling ◽

Michael J. Selby

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Verbal Memory ◽

Memory Function ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Assessment Scale ◽

Validity Data ◽

Nonverbal Memory ◽

Memory Assessment ◽

Relapsing Remitting ◽

Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Previous assessment of memory function In multiple sclerosis patients has yielded mixed findings regarding the type and severity of memory deficits, which may be due to (1) differential selection of scales for memory assessment; (2) limited, inconsistent or weak reliability and validity data for the memory scales employed; (3) poor standardization techniques; (4) lack of theoretical foundation for the measure; and (5) limited control of confounding variables, e.g., education, age and the use of nonverbal memory tests. The purpose of the present study was to assess memory function in multiple sclerosis subjects using the verbal subtests of the Memory Assessment Scale, a relatively new measure designed to overcome many of the aforementioned problems. Participants included 57 patients diagnosed as relapsing-remitting, 47 diagnosed as chronic progressive (two generally recognized types of multiple sclerosis), and 132 contra) participants. A multivariate analysis controlling for age and verbal IQ was significant (Wilks = 5.64, p<.001). One way follow-up tests showed both groups with multiple sclerosis had significantly diminished performance across all memory variables when compared with controls, with the exception of List Clustering Acquisition. This indicated that the patients used clustering (mentally grouping similar words together) as often as controls did. These findings provide support for the presence of significant and consistent verbal memory impairment in multiple sclerosis patients and the particular importance of using psychometrically sound measures in the assessment of this population.

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Dissociation In Non-clinical And Clinical Sample Of Czech Adolescents. Reliability And Validity Of The Czech Version Of The Adolescent Dissociative Experiences Scale

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2010.03.011 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 25 (7) ◽

pp. 390-395 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

J. Soukup ◽

H. Papežová ◽

A.A. Kuběna ◽

V. Mikolajová

Keyword(s):

Clinical Sample ◽

Psychiatric Patients ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Traumatic Experiences ◽

Adhd Group ◽

Behavioral Disturbances ◽

Dissociative Experiences Scale ◽

Language Version ◽

Somatoform Dissociation ◽

Dissociative Experiences

AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine psychometric properties of the Czech language version of the Adolescent Dissociative Experiences Scale (A-DES) [2].Method653 non-clinical participants and 162 adolescent psychiatric inpatients completed Czech versions of the A-DES and the Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire (SDQ-20), and provided further information (data regarding demographic variables, diagnoses, further psychopathology).ResultsThe Czech A-DES has very good internal consistency, test-retest reliability and a good validity, though its predictive power is limited. The ADES scores significantly correlate with the measure of somatoform dissociation, a presence of clinician-observed dissociative symptoms, reported traumatic experiences, self injurious behavior, and polysymptomatic diagnostic picture. A-DES scores were significantly higher in ADHD group, but not in a group with a diagnosis of a dissociative disorder.ConclusionThe authors stress that all adolescent psychiatric patients who show more complex behavioral disturbances, have histories of trauma, show self-injurious behaviors or have ADHD diagnosis should be screened for dissociation.

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

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2010.11.003 ◽

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.

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Reliability and validity of the European Portuguese version of the quality of life index EUROHIS-QOL-8 in HIV-infected patients

Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1016/j.rpsp.2015.04.002 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 183-187 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marco Pereira ◽

Maria Cristina Canavarro

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Life Index ◽

Portuguese Version ◽

European Portuguese ◽

Quality Of Life Index

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Sex Differences in Severity, Social Functioning, Adherence to Treatment, and Cognition of Adolescents with Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2016/1928747 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rodolfo Pérez-Garza ◽

Gamaliel Victoria-Figueroa ◽

Rosa Elena Ulloa-Flores

Keyword(s):

Sex Differences ◽

Social Functioning ◽

Negative Symptoms ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Social Performance ◽

Adherence To Treatment ◽

Cognitive Improvement ◽

Dsm Iv ◽

Performance Scale ◽

Positive And Negative Symptoms

Background.Previous studies have reported sex differences in the clinical presentation and outcome of adult patients with schizophrenia; the aim of present study was to compare the clinical characteristics, social functioning, adherence to treatment, and cognition of adolescents with this diagnosis in a six-month followup.Methods.A total of 87 adolescents with a DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizophreniform disorder were evaluated with the Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS), the Matrics Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB), Personal and Social Performance Scale (PSP), and the Rating of Medication Influences (ROMI).Results.Both groups showed a similar improvement in all PANSS factors and in the PSP scores during the followup. Males better adhered to treatment. Females displayed better results in the area of social cognition (F=6.3, df = 2,52, andp=0.003) and attention/vigilance (F=8.3, df = 2,51, andp=0.001).Conclusions.Male and female adolescents showed similar clinical presentation and functioning but a different pattern of cognitive improvement and adherence to treatment. This trial is registered with Clinicaltrials.govII3/02/0811.‏

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Prospective Memory Impairment in Chronic Heart Failure

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society ◽

10.1017/s1355617715000119 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 183-192 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Tina Habota ◽

Skye N. McLennan ◽

Jan Cameron ◽

Julie D. Henry ◽

Chantal F. Ski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Chronic Heart Failure ◽

Prospective Memory ◽

Verbal Memory ◽

Critical Role ◽

Self Care ◽

Dependent Measure ◽

Cognitive Measures ◽

Event Time ◽

Global Cognition

AbstractAlthough cognitive deficits are common in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), no study to date has investigated whether these deficits extend to the capacity to execute delayed intentions (prospective memory, PM). This is a surprising omission given the critical role PM plays in correctly implementing many important CHF self-care behaviors. The present study aimed to provide the first empirical assessment of PM function in people with CHF. The key dependent measure was a laboratory measure of PM that closely simulates PM tasks in daily life – Virtual Week. A group comparison design was used, with 30 CHF patients compared to 30 demographically matched controls. Background measures assessing executive functions, working memory, and verbal memory were also administered. The CHF group exhibited significant PM impairment, with difficulties generalizing across different types of PM tasks (event, time, regular, irregular). The CHF group also had moderate deficits on several of the background cognitive measures. Given the level of impairment remained consistent even on tasks that imposed minimal demands on memory for task content, CHF-related difficulties most likely reflects problems with the prospective component. However, exploratory analyses suggest that difficulties with retrospective memory and global cognition (but not executive control), also contribute to the PM difficulties seen in this group. The implications of these data are discussed, and in particular, it is argued that problems with PM may help explain why patient engagement in CHF self-care behaviors is often poor. (JINS, 2015,21, 1–10)

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