Disability associated with mood states and comparator conditions: application of the Life Skills Profile measure of disability

Abstract

Such data from a large national survey underline the increasingly recognized reality that those experiencing manic episodes have high levels of associated disability, and that management interventions are required that address the impact of impaired functioning as well as acute episodes.

From neurological soft signs to functional outcome in young individuals in treatment with secondary services for non-psychotic disorders: a path analysis

“…A higher score means greater disability and malfunctioning. For the purpose of the present study, the LSP-39 communication subscale was not taken into account; two different studies (Trauer et al 1995;Parker et al 2007) showed indeed a poor inter-rater reliability and internal consistency for this subscale compared with the others.…”

Assertive community treatmentIssues from scientific and clinical literature with implications for practice

“…It also provides scores for inability to benefit from existing services because of lack of insight, motivation, or personal organization. In one Australian service, this tool has been adapted for use with the Life Skills Profile (LSP) [83][84], an empirically well-tested brief functional ability outcome scale that can be rated from a "strengths" perspective. While the LSP has several subscales, the total LSP score can be converted to contribute to the screening tool final score.…”

Severity of mood symptoms and work productivity in people treated for bipolar disorder

“…The World Health Organization’s Global Burden of Disease Study (2, 3) estimated that bipolar disorders rank sixth as a cause of years lost to disability. Community surveys find that diagnosis of bipolar disorder is associated with substantial impairment or disability, compared with either the general population or those with diagnoses of unipolar depression (4, 5). Kessler et al.…”