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[The symptoms questionnaire for problem detection in adults]
C E Climent1, T W Harding, H H Ibrahim
1Departamento de Psiquiatría, Cali, Colombia.
Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|July 1, 1989
Summary
This questionnaire effectively identifies psychological distress in diverse global populations, aiding primary care. Its high sensitivity makes it a valuable tool for mental health screening in general health services.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Transcultural Psychiatry
- Mental Health Screening
Context:
- Validated questionnaire for transcultural differences.
- Utilized in General Health Centers across Colombia, India, Philippines, and Sudan.
- Includes approximately 400 patients and a control group of relatives.
Purpose:
- To provide a sensitive tool for identifying mental disorders in primary care settings.
- To aid in the practical approach to primary care strategies in Psychiatry.
- To be used in a training manual for Psychiatry primary care workers.
Summary:
- The questionnaire was validated across diverse cultural settings with a significant patient and control sample.
- Different cut-off points were established for sensitivity and specificity in each region.
- The instrument demonstrates high sensitivity in identifying individuals with psychological disrupting symptoms.
Impact:
- Serves as a valuable and sensitive tool for mental health identification in general health services worldwide.
- Facilitates a practical approach to primary care strategies in Psychiatry.
- Supports the training of primary care workers in Psychiatry.