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Quantitative Autonomic Testing
Published on: July 19, 2011
[Spanish version of the Autonomic Symptom Profile test].
S Martí-Martínez1, J A Monge-Argilés, J Sánchez-Payá
1Servicio de Neurología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, 03010 Alicante, Espana.
Revista De Neurologia
|November 19, 2009
Summary
The Spanish version of the Autonomic Symptom Profile (ASP) is a reliable tool for identifying autonomic dysfunction. This validated questionnaire accurately distinguishes patients from healthy individuals, aiding in clinical assessment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Clinical Assessment
Context:
- The Autonomic Symptom Profile (ASP) is an established English-validated questionnaire for assessing autonomic symptoms.
- Previous research has focused on the English version, necessitating a Spanish adaptation for broader clinical use.
Purpose:
- To translate and validate the Autonomic Symptom Profile (ASP) into Spanish.
- To evaluate the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of the Spanish ASP in differentiating patients with autonomic dysfunction from healthy controls.
Summary:
- The Spanish ASP demonstrated high reliability (ICC=0.93) and statistically significant differences between patient and control groups.
- A cutoff score of 47 or higher on the Spanish ASP achieved 73.9% sensitivity and 100% specificity for detecting autonomic dysfunction.
- The study confirmed the Spanish ASP's utility in globally assessing autonomic nervous system symptoms.
Impact:
- Provides a validated, reliable, and culturally adapted tool for assessing autonomic symptoms in Spanish-speaking populations.
- Enhances the diagnostic capabilities for autonomic dysfunction in clinical neurology and related fields.
- Facilitates cross-cultural research and clinical practice concerning autonomic nervous system disorders.
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