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CAPs-IDD: Characteristics of Assessment Instruments for Psychiatric Disorders in Persons with Intellectual
E L Zeilinger1, I W Nader1, B Brehmer-Rinderer1
1Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|November 8, 2012
Summary
This study introduces the CAPs-IDD, a new tool to evaluate psychiatric assessment instruments for individuals with intellectual developmental disorders (IDD). It aids researchers and clinicians in selecting appropriate tools for more accurate diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychometrics
- Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDD)
Background:
- Assessing psychiatric disorders in individuals with IDD is challenging due to varied instruments.
- Selecting the most suitable assessment tool is often difficult.
- A need exists for standardized methods to compare and choose assessment instruments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive set of characteristics for evaluating psychiatric assessment instruments in adults with IDD.
- To simplify the selection process by enabling direct comparison of tools.
- To facilitate more informed decision-making when choosing assessment instruments.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was employed.
- Systematic literature search to identify existing evaluation tools.
- Content synthesis, addition of IDD-specific attributes, and expert consultations.
Main Results:
- The Characteristics of Assessment Instruments for Psychiatric Disorders in Persons with Intellectual Developmental Disorders (CAPs-IDD) framework was developed.
- CAPs-IDD includes sections on conceptual/measurement models and psychometric properties.
- A detailed response format for coding instruments is provided.
Conclusions:
- CAPs-IDD assists in identifying and selecting the most appropriate assessment instruments.
- The tool can be disseminated via technology and updated as needed.
- It promotes more reliable and valid psychiatric assessments in persons with IDD.
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