[The inter-rater reliability of the MINI-Plus].
Tijdschrift Voor Psychiatrie
|October 18, 2018
Summary
The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview-Plus (MINI-Plus) shows excellent inter-rater reliability for psychiatric diagnoses. However, its diagnostic agreement with clinicians is limited, suggesting it serves as a supplementary tool.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview-Plus (MINI-Plus) is a common diagnostic instrument.
- Limited research exists on its psychometric properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of the MINI-Plus.
- To assess the concordance between MINI-Plus diagnoses and clinician-rated diagnoses.
Main Methods:
- MINI-Plus interviews were audio-video recorded for psychiatric outpatients.
- Independent, blinded raters assessed recordings for inter-rater reliability.
- MINI-Plus diagnoses were compared against clinician diagnoses.
Main Results:
- Excellent inter-rater reliability was observed for most MINI-Plus diagnostic categories.
- A low correlation was found between MINI-Plus and clinician-rated diagnoses.
Conclusions:
- The MINI-Plus demonstrates strong inter-rater reliability, though some modules need refinement.
- Limited consensus exists between MINI-Plus and clinician diagnoses.
- The MINI-Plus can complement clinical information and aid in identifying missed diagnoses.
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