scholarly journals TRANSLATION AND VALIDATION OF VANDERBILT ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER DIAGNOSTIC PARENT RATING SCALE (VADPRS)IN TAMIL LANGUAGE AND DETERMINATION OF ITS PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES

2020 ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
S. Neelakandan ◽  
V.Vimal Doshi ◽  
Shanthi Nambi ◽  
T. Valarmathi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Likert Scales ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Translation And Validation

BACKGROUND: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neuro-developmental disorder with a prevalence range of 5-12% worldwide. The available diagnostic criteria are only qualitative measures to diagnose ADHD and not useful for quantifying the various dimensions and severity. The Vanderbilt Assessment scale (VADPRS) is designed for assessment of severity in individual symptom dimensions. As the majority of the population attending the tertiary care hospitals is Tamil speaking with lower educational background, there is need for a standardized Tamil version, so as to have uniformity in the assessment and follow up of ADHD children, simultaneously ensuring its comparability internationally. Thus the Tamil version is important for both clinical diagnosis, management and for research purposes. AIMS: To translate and standardize the Tamil Language version of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS) and determine its psychometric properties. METHODS: The study design was of a cross sectional translation and validation study done in a setting of both community (n=100) and clinical (n=102) samples. The methodology involved 1. Translation process of five step: two forward translations->a composite prefinal version and pilot testing and a final translated version->two back translations->comparison of back translation with original version using Likert scales. 2. Adaptation in the whole sample for determination of psychometric properties:- 1. Intra and intercorrelations (using Pearson correlations) 2. Convergent validity with K-SADS PL ADHD Supplement scores and DSM-IV criteria 3. Internal consistency (using Cronbach’s alpha) 4. Split-Half Analyses and 5.comparison of back translation and original version (using Likert scales). RESULTS: In descriptive analysis, in clinical sample, age distribution was almost 80% in the 5-10 years; male preponderance ; age of onset of ADHD 47% at 5 years and; duration of symptoms mostly 2 years(35.5%) to 3 years (28.4%); common type of ADHD was combined type (87.3%). In analysis of psychometric properties both school and hospital samples had significant Pearson’s correlation coefficients in intra and inter correlations between the original English and translated Tamil versions. In convergent validity analysis, the correlations between the K-SADS-ADHD Supplement scores and the Tamil version scores revealed high correlations. Split-half analyses of the two domains of VADPRS (Inattention vs Hyperactivity/Impulsivity) showed ‘r’ values of upto 0.798. In Reliability statistics (Internal consistency) the values of Cronbach’s alpha- 0.925. In Likert Scale analysis of the Expert reviews of the back translation vs original version showed scores mostly in the “extremely comparable/similar” range. CONCLUSION: This study was done to translate VADPRS original English version to native Tamil language using internationally accepted guidelines and validated to have highly significant psychometric properties. This empowered us to conclude that this translated Tamil version is a valid and reliable instrument to screen, diagnose and assess severity of ADHD in Tamil population to aid effective clinical management and for research purposes.

scholarly journals Urdu Translation and Validation of 11-Item Measure to Assess Borderline Personality Features in Pakistani Adolescents

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402098615
Author(s):  
Humaira Bibi ◽  
Syeda Farhana Kazmi
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Personality Features ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Borderline Personality Features ◽  
Translation And Validation

The current study includes Urdu translation and validation of Borderline Personality Features Scale–11 (BPFS-11) in two phases. Phase 1 included forward and back translation of BPFS-11, and Phase 2 included establishment of psychometric properties for BPFS-11. For this purpose, 930 adolescents were selected from different hospitals, schools, and colleges. The reliability value of the scale was .72. Exploratory factor analysis revealed factor structure with four principal dimensions; besides confirmatory factor analysis, goodness-of-fit indices indicated good fit of model to data, and two dimensions of scale and factors showed good values of internal consistency. The obtained value for goodness-of-fit index was .995, for adjusted goodness-of-fit index was .989, for comparative fit index was .998, for incremental fit index was .998, and for root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) value was .019. Good values of composite reliability and convergent validity were measured for both dimensions of the scale. The analysis of criterion-related validity showed significant positive correlation of BPFS-11 with Affective Lability Scale, Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory, and neuroticism scale of Big Five Inventory. Significant differences were found between scores of individuals having borderline personality disorder and scores of normal individuals. The results of the current study indicated that BPFS-11 is short and easily administered diagnostic tool that has good psychometric properties and can be helpful for diagnosis of borderline personality features in adolescents. It can enhance the understanding of the participants regarding the statements of the scale for Urdu natives.

Antipsychotic Medication Adherence Scale (AMAS): Development and preliminary psychometric properties

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. s258-s259
Author(s):  
M.J. Martins ◽  
A.T. Pereira ◽  
C.B. Carvalho ◽  
P. Castilho ◽  
A.C. Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Antipsychotic Medication ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Statistical Analysis Plan ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Adherence Scale ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionAlthough being highly consensual that antipsychotic adherence is an important outcome predictor in psychosis, existing reviews have found mean rates of adherence around 40–60%. Several aspects, such as patient-related, medication-related, environmental-related variables have been described as important predictors.AimsThis study aim is to develop, administer and present preliminary psychometric properties of a new scale for antipsychotic medication adherence that includes different types of predictors (clinical, psychosocial, and practical among others).MethodsThe “AMAS” was developed by a multidisciplinary team and was based on recent research on factors influencing antipsychotic adherence. The scale evolved from multiple drafts and experts were contacted in order to improve the final version. Over 50 patients with a diagnosis of a psychotic-spectrum disorder taking antipsychotic medication will be assessed with the “AMAS” and the Medication Adherence Rating Scale. Additionally, each patient's psychiatrist will fill in a form with demographic and clinical variables (such as type of symptoms, previous adherence problems, current adherence, insight and other relevant variables).ResultsThis is an ongoing study and the sample is still being collected (scheduled finish date: February/2016). Our statistical analysis’ plan includes: reliability analysis (Chronbach's alpha, alpha if item deleted, inter item correlations and covariances and item-total correlations); validity (convergent validity); factorial analysis.ConclusionsIt is hypothesized that the “AMAS” will be a practical, reliable and valid unidimentional instrument with clinical utility assessing adherence to antipsychotics. The “AMAS” can be also useful in assessing intervention targets (e.g. psychoterapeutical, psychoeducational) to enhance adherence.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Diagnosis Based on Parent and Teacher Rating for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Abdul Rouf ◽  
Shabnum Rivees ◽  
A Wahid Khan ◽  
A G Madhosh ◽  
Zeba Zeba
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Teacher Rating ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Adhd Children ◽  
Icd 10

Parents and teachers play a significant role in the diagnosis of ADHD in children in the clinical setting. With the same in consideration a study was conducted to compare the perception between parents and teachers on the rating scales for ADHD children. The study was conducted on a sample of parents and teachers of 100 children diagnosed as having ADHD as per ICD-10 diagnostic criteria. A newly constructed and standardized parent rating scale for parents of ADHD children and attention deficit comprehensive teacher rating scale for teachers was administered on the target sample. Results indicate that there was statistically no significant difference in the rating of perception between parents and teachers on four dimensions, viz (i) attention (ii) hyperactivity (iii) social skills (iv) oppositional behaviour of ADHD children. To verify these findings, positive correlation was found between parents and teachers perception on all the four dimensions.J Med Sci.2010;13(1);11-14

Factor–structure of the Italian version of the Scale Of Prodromal Symptoms (SOPS): a comparison with the English version

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Comparelli ◽  
V. Savoja ◽  
G. D. Kotzalidis ◽  
S. W. Woods ◽  
S. Mosticoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Prodromal Symptoms ◽  
Early Intervention Services ◽  
Psychiatric Rating ◽  
Psychiatric Rating Scale

Aims.The 19-item ‘Scale Of Prodromal Symptoms’ (SOPS) and its semi-structured interview, the Structured Interview for Prodromal Symptoms (SIPS), have been developed to assess prodromes of psychosis. We assessed psychometric properties of the Italian version of the instrument.Methods.We collected socio-demographic and clinical data of 128 people seeking first-time psychiatric help in a large Roman area, either as outpatients at community facilities or as inpatients in psychiatric wards of two general hospitals. Participants were administered the Italian version of the SOPS and the 24-item Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS). Data were analysed through Pearson's correlation and factorial analysis.Results.The English and Italian SOPS versions showed similar psychometric properties and factorial structure. The best-fit model was trifactorial, explaining 90% of total variance, and roughly corresponding to the positive, negative, and general dimensions, with disorganisation spreading over the other dimensions. Compared with the BPRS, the Italian version of the SOPS showed construct validity and convergent validity.Conclusions.The factor–structure of the Italian version of the SOPS is similar to those of the English and Spanish versions, in that the factors emerged are the same (positive, negative, and general symptoms). The scale could be used to assess at-risk people in early intervention services.

scholarly journals Sustained benefits of cognitive training in children with inattention, three-year follow-up

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246449
Author(s):  
Barbora G. Jurigova ◽  
Molly R. Gerdes ◽  
Joaquin A. Anguera ◽  
Elysa J. Marco
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Research Criteria

The goal of this study was to test for long-term benefits three years after the completion of a cognitive training intervention (Project: EVO™) in a subset of children with Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD). Our initial findings revealed that children with SPD who also met research criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (SPD+IA) showed a significant decrease in parent-observed inattentive behaviors, which remained stable in a nine-month follow-up assessment. Forty nine caregivers of participants who completed the Project: EVO™ training were contacted to be included in this follow up study. Each was emailed an invitation to complete the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, which yielded a completion rate of 39/49 (80%). A Generalized Estimating Equations analysis was used to assess changes in symptoms over time, specifically to determine whether the initial improvements were retained. The SPD+IA cohort continued to show sustained benefits on their parent-reported scores of inattention, with 54% of SPD+IA individuals no longer meeting criteria for ADHD three years following intervention. These findings provide initial insights into the potential long-term benefits of a digital health intervention for children with attention-based issues.

The Effect of Parenting Programme on the Symptoms and the Family Functioning of Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Who Have Residual Symptoms Despite Medical Treatment

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Bahadir Turan ◽  
Ibrahim Selcuk Esin ◽  
Onur Burak Dursun
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Effective Dosage ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Functional Impairments ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Residual Symptoms ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract This study aims to determine the effects of the Parents Plus Children's Programme (PPCP) on children's symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and on family functionality and parenting stress. The children in the study were aged 6–11 years, and they had been diagnosed with ADHD and had residual symptoms despite effective dosage and timing of their medication. Forty-six couples, who with their children met the eligibility criteria, were enrolled and randomly allocated to the PPCP or the control group. The intervention involved a 9-week, 2 h a week, parenting group exercise. Those in the PPCP group improved significantly more over time on Conners’ Parent Rating Scale-Revised, Family Assessment Device, and Parent Stress Index than those in the control condition. The trial is the first clinical study involving the parents of children with ADHD that addresses residual symptoms and functional impairments that remain despite the administration of the maximum effective dose of pharmacological treatment.

Serum Interleukin-6 Level in Children With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Hamed Darwish ◽  
Tarek Mohamed Elgohary ◽  
Nahla A. Nosair
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Parent Rating ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
And Control

Introduction: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobehavioral disorder in children, but its specific etiology and pathophysiology are still incompletely understood. Objectives: This case-control study aimed to measure the level of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a predictor of the immunologic status in children with ADHD, and to study its correlation with severity of symptoms. Subjects and Methods: 60 ADHD children who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, criteria for ADHD and 60 control children were subjected to complete history taking, clinical examination, and psychometric tests. Serum interleukin-6 of ADHD patients and control children was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: The mean serum level of IL-6 was 22.35 (95% confidence interval [CI], 17.68-26.99) in ADHD patients, and it was 5.44 (95% CI, 4.81-6.06) in controls. A significantly higher level of IL-6 was reported in ADHD patients compared with controls ( P = .001). No significant correlation was found between serum IL-6 level and either the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) or the Conners’ Parent Rating Scale score. Conclusion: Serum IL-6 values were significantly higher in ADHD patients compared to healthy control children. Increased production of IL-6 may play a role in the pathogenesis of ADHD.

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