Salma Shah Depression Scale
The Salma Shah Depression Scale (SSDS) is a psychometric tool used to assess depression symptoms in stroke patients. It consists of 13 items that capture different dimensions of depression symptoms, such as sadness, hopelessness, and irritability. The scale has been developed and validated in Pakistan, and the SSDS has demonstrated excellent reliability and validity in previous studies.
The validity of the SSDS was established through content validation and confirmatory factor analysis. The content validity of the scale was established by a panel of experts who reviewed the items for their relevance, clarity, and appropriateness for the Pakistani population. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit between the hypothesized and actual factor structures of the scale, indicating that the SSDS measures what it is intended to measure.
The reliability of the SSDS was evaluated using internal consistency and test-retest reliability. The internal consistency of the SSDS was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.93), indicating that the items of the scale are highly correlated and measure the same construct. Test-retest reliability was assessed by re-administering the scale to the same group of patients two weeks after the initial administration. The intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.96 showed good test-retest reliability of the SSDS.
The sensitivity and specificity of the SSDS were evaluated through a cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study that compared the SSDS scores to the diagnosis of depression based on DSM-5 criteria. The study showed that the SSDS has high sensitivity and specificity for detecting depression symptoms in stroke patients.
In conclusion, the Salma Shah Depression Scale is a reliable and valid tool for measuring depression symptoms in stroke patients in Pakistan. Its high reliability and validity make it an appropriate tool for use in both clinical and research settings related to stroke rehabilitation and depression in Pakistan.
Avail the File
[wpforms id=”7526″]
Follow Us:
Reference File: 13
Disclaimer
Please be aware that MentalHealth.com.pk does not hold the rights to grant permission for the use of any psychological scales, questionnaires, or inventories listed on its website. If you wish to use any of the scales, questionnaires, or inventories featured on our site, it is your responsibility to obtain permission directly from the author, translator, or publisher of the respective tool.
MentalHealth.com.pk provides information about various assessment measures and their administration procedures for educational purposes only. We do not endorse or claim ownership of any of the tools mentioned. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information to our readers, but we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information presented.
If you require further information or need assistance in contacting an author or obtaining permissions, please feel free to reach out to our team. We are here to assist you with any inquiries you may have.