The greek translation of the symptoms rating scale for depression and anxiety: preliminary results of the validation study

摘要: The aim of the current study was to assess reliability, validity and psychometric properties Greek translation Symptoms Rating Scale For Depression Anxiety. scale consists 42 items permits calculation scores Beck Inventory (BDI)-21, BDI 13, Melancholia Subscale, Asthenia Anxiety Subscale Mania 29 depressed patients 30.48 ± 9.83 years old, 120 normal controls 27.45 10.85 old entered study. In 20 them (8 12 controls) instrument re-applied 1–2 days later. Translation Back made. Clinical Diagnosis reached by consensus two examiners with use SCAN v.2.0 IPDE. CES-D ZDRS were used for cross-validation purposes. Statistical Analysis included ANOVA, Spearman Correlation Coefficient, Principal Components Cronbach's alpha. optimal cut-off points were: BDI-21: 14/15, BDI-13: 7/8, Melancholia: 8/9, Asthenia: 9/10, Anxiety: 10/11. Chronbach's alpha ranged between 0.86 0.92 individual scales. Only subscale had very low (0.12). test-retest reliability excellent all scales Spearman's Rho 0.79 0.91. SRSDA that consist it are both reliable valid suitable clinical research satisfactory properties. Their close those reported in international literature. However one should always have mind limitations inherent self-report