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Johannes Wancata1, Ullrich Meise
1Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Universität Wien. johannes.wancata@meduniwien.ac.at
Psychiatrische Praxis
|November 17, 2009
Summary
Most social psychiatry research in German-speaking countries utilizes assessment instruments that align with international scientific standards. Data on the validity and reliability of these tools are generally available, confirming their global applicability.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychiatry
- Psychometric Assessment
- Scientific Standards
Background:
- Social psychiatry research relies on validated assessment instruments.
- Ensuring international scientific standards in assessment is crucial for research comparability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if assessment instruments used in German-language social psychiatry research adhere to international scientific standards.
- To determine the availability of validity and reliability data for these instruments.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of assessment instruments cited in publications from two prominent German-language social psychiatry journals.
- Review of available data regarding the psychometric properties of identified instruments.
Main Results:
- The majority of studies employed previously developed assessment instruments.
- Validity and reliability data were available for most instruments analyzed.
- A significant portion of instruments were originally published in English, indicating international use and acceptance.
Conclusions:
- Assessment instruments commonly used in German-language social psychiatry research generally meet international scientific standards.
- The widespread use of internationally recognized instruments supports the quality and comparability of research in this field.
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