Reliability and Validity of the ChineseVersion of the MoodDisorderQuestionnaire

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Title:	Reliability and Validity of the ChineseVersion of the MoodDisorderQuestionnaire
Authors:	Chuan-Ju Lin;I-Shin Shiah;Hsin Chu;Pei-Shan Tsai;Chiung-Hua Chen;Yue-Cune Chang;Kuei-Ru Chou
Date:	2011
Issue Date:	2012-09-18T10:09:40Z (UTC)
Abstract:	The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability, validity, sensitivity, and specificity of the ChineseVersion of the MoodDisorderQuestionnaire (MDQ-C). A total of 170 patients were administered the Mini International Neuropsychological Interview and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision as criterion standard by on-site psychiatrists. The Cronbach's alpha, test–retest reliability, and the content validity index of the MDQ-C were .83, .76, and .80, respectively. Factor analysis revealed that two factors, elevated mood overactivity and irritable behavior, explained 40.89% of the variance. On the basis of the sensitivity and specificity results, the optimal cutoff point was 6. The MDQ-C is an effective short and comprehensive tool with robust psychometric properties for diagnosis of bipolar disorders, specifically for patients with bipolar I.
Relation:	Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Volume 25, Issue 1, February 2011, Pages 53–62
Appears in Collections:	[Department of Nursing] Papers

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