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[Multinational validation of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI)]
G Tacchini1, M T Coppola, A Musazzi
1Istituto di Clinica Psichiatrica, Università degli Studi di Milano.
Minerva Psichiatrica
|June 1, 1994
Summary
The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) is a validated tool for diagnosing mental health conditions across cultures. Its high reliability and feasibility make it suitable for epidemiological studies.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
- Cross-cultural research
Background:
- The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was developed by a joint WHO and ADAMHA project.
- It is designed for epidemiological and cross-cultural use, and can be administered by non-medical personnel.
- The CIDI provides diagnoses according to both ICD-10 and DSM-III-R criteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the validation study of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI).
- To assess the reliability, trans-cultural applicability, and feasibility of the CIDI.
- To demonstrate the CIDI's utility as a diagnostic instrument.
Main Methods:
- A validation study was conducted in 20 countries under the World Health Organization (WHO).
- A traditional interviewer-observer protocol was applied during the study.
- Reliability indexes were calculated based on the collected data.
Main Results:
- The CIDI demonstrated high reliability indexes, among the highest reported for similar instruments.
- Good levels of trans-cultural applicability were achieved.
- The feasibility of using the CIDI in diverse settings was demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) is a precise and reliable diagnostic instrument.
- The CIDI is suitable for use in epidemiological and trans-cultural research.
- The instrument's validation supports its widespread adoption in mental health assessment.