Sensitivity and specificity of the mood disorder questionnaire and the bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale in Argentinean patients with mood disorders

Zaratiegui, Rodolfo; Vázquez, Gustavo; Lorenzo, Laura; M, Marinelli; Aguayo, Silvia; Strejilevich, Sergio; Padilla, Eduardo; Goldchluk, Aníbal; Herbst, Luis; Vilapriño, Juan J.; Bonetto, Gerardo García; Cetkovich-Bakmas, Marcelo; Abraham, Estela; Kahn, Clara; Whitham, Elizabeth A.; Holtzman, Niki S.; Ghaemi, Nassir

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2011.03.014

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“…4 To screen for hypomania, we used the MDQ 13 in its Italian 14 and Argentine Spanish 15 versions. The MDQ is a useful tool for BD screening and identification of lifetime manic/ hypomanic and ''sub-threshold'' hyperactivity episodes, according to the new interpretation of this instrument.…”

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An evolutionary approach to mania studying Sardinian immigrants to Argentina

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Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To ascertain lifetime prevalence of positivity to a screening questionnaire for bipolar disorders (BD) in Sardinian immigrants to Argentina and residents of Sardinia and assess whether such positivity affects quality of life (QoL) in either group. Our hypothesis is that screen positivity for BD may be more frequent in immigrants. Methods: Observational study. Subjects were randomly selected from the membership lists of associations of Sardinian immigrants in Argentina. A study carried out in Sardinia using the same methodology was used for comparison. The Mood Disorder Questionnaire was used to screen for mania/hypomania and the Short-Form Health Survey-12 to measure QoL. Results: A higher prevalence of manic/hypomanic episodes was found in Sardinian immigrants to Argentina (p o 0.0001; odds ratio = 3.0, 95% confidence interval 1.87-4.77). Positivity at screening was associated with a lower QoL both in Sardinian immigrants to Argentina and in residents of Sardinia. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to show a higher lifetime prevalence of manic/hypomanic episodes in a general-population sample of individuals who migrated to a foreign country. Our results are in agreement with the hypothesis that hyperactive/novelty-seeking features may represent an adaptive substrate in certain conditions of social change.

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“…The MDQ is a useful tool for BD screening and identification of lifetime manic/ hypomanic and ''sub-threshold'' hyperactivity episodes, according to the new interpretation of this instrument. 16 According to the Italian 14 and Argentine Spanish validations, 15 a score of at least seven symptoms would identify lifetime presence of bipolarity.…”

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An evolutionary approach to mania studying Sardinian immigrants to Argentina

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et al. 2017

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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“…This review focused on 363 participants of the 411 who completed the BSDS and the data that resulted from using the cutoff score of 13 for a positive bipolar screening. The results shown in Table demonstrated a sensitivity of 0.672 and a specificity of 0.809 (Zaratiegui et al., ).…”

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“… b Total bipolar sample = BP‐I, BP‐II, BP‐NOS (subthreshold hypomania), BP‐NOS III (drug‐induced mania or hypomania), and BP‐NOS IV (with hyperthymic temperament; Zaratiegui et al., ).…”

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“…In an Argentinean study, the validity of the Spanish versions of the MDQ and BSDS were evaluated (Zaratiegui et al., ). The study was conducted in 11 outpatient psychiatric clinics in Argentina and included a total of 411 adult patients 18 years of age and older with diagnoses of either BD‐I, BD‐II, BD‐NOS, or UD according to the DSM‐IV criteria and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI; Zaratiegui et al., ). This review focused on 363 participants of the 411 who completed the BSDS and the data that resulted from using the cutoff score of 13 for a positive bipolar screening.…”

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Available screening tools for adults suffering from bipolar affective disorder in primary care: An integrative literature review

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Comer

2015

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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Purpose To assess the efficacy of six tools utilized in primary care for the screening of bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). BPAD has historically been underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed followed by inappropriate treatment leading to detrimental relapses, suicide, and increased risks for comorbidities. Data sources An electronic search was conducted to identify articles in the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, ERIC, National Guideline Clearinghouse, PsycINFO, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences collection, and PsycARTICLES. Other information was also collected from the NIH, CDC, Healthy People 2020, the Black Dog Institute, and the Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement for Mental Health. Conclusion Evidence indicates that primary care providers are often the first and sometimes sole provider, which signifies the importance of early detection and screening of BPAD in primary care. By implementing the use of appropriate screening tools and following recommended treatment and intervention guidelines, the prevention of relapse is increased, and comorbidities are more frequently diagnosed leading to an overall improved quality of life. Implications for practice Primary care practitioners play a vital role in appropriately screening for BPAD and implementing the recommended treatments to increase prevention of relapse and promote a healthier and more socially successful quality of life.

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Screening for bipolar disorder with self-administered questionnaires: A critique of the concept and a call to stop publishing studies of their performance in psychiatric samples

Zimmerman

2017

Depress Anxiety

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Sensitivity and specificity of the mood disorder questionnaire and the bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale in Argentinean patients with mood disorders

Cited by 27 publications

References 26 publications

An evolutionary approach to mania studying Sardinian immigrants to Argentina

An evolutionary approach to mania studying Sardinian immigrants to Argentina

Available screening tools for adults suffering from bipolar affective disorder in primary care: An integrative literature review

Screening for bipolar disorder with self-administered questionnaires: A critique of the concept and a call to stop publishing studies of their performance in psychiatric samples

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