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Berker Duman1, Zeynep Kotan2, Vahap Ozan Kotan3
1Department of Psychiatry, Division of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
|August 14, 2019
Summary
The Turkish version of the Intensive Care Psychological Assessment Tool (IPAT) is a valid and reliable measure for detecting psychological distress in intensive care unit patients. This validated tool aids in assessing patient mental health in critical care settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychological distress assessment in critical care.
- Validation of psychological assessment tools.
Background:
- Detecting acute psychological distress in patients is crucial.
- The Intensive Care Psychological Assessment Tool (IPAT) was developed for this purpose.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the IPAT.
Main Methods:
- 98 patients were included in the study.
- Concurrent validity was assessed using the Intensive Care Experiences Scale (ICES) and Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale.
- Internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha.
Main Results:
- The Turkish IPAT demonstrated good internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.85).
- Concurrent validity was good, with significant correlations between IPAT scores and anxiety, depression, ICES, and delirium diagnosis.
- The tool showed 85% sensitivity and 61% specificity for anxiety, and 74% sensitivity and 82% specificity for depression.
Conclusions:
- The Turkish version of the IPAT is a valid and reliable tool.
- It can be used to assess acute psychological distress in intensive care unit patients.
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