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Psychologic assessment in rheumatology

J C Parker1, G Wright

  • 1Psychological Service (116B), Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, Columbia, MO 65201.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Psychologic issues like depression and helplessness are common in rheumatology. Valid and reliable psychologic tests, administered under standard conditions, are crucial for assessment and research in this field.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Psychologic issues are prevalent in rheumatology practice and research.
  • Key issues include depression, helplessness, self-efficacy, and coping.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of psychologic assessment in rheumatology.
  • To emphasize the need for reliable and valid psychologic measures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of available psychologic measures for rheumatology patients.
  • Emphasis on psychometric criteria: reliability and validity.
  • Standardized administration of psychologic tests.

Main Results:

  • A variety of psychologic measures exist for rheumatology.
  • Psychometric properties (reliability, validity) are essential for test selection.
  • Standardized testing conditions are necessary for accurate results.

Conclusions:

  • Psychologic assessment is vital in rheumatology.
  • Selection of psychologic tests must be based on psychometric rigor.
  • Standardized administration ensures data integrity.

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