Test-retest reliability of PsyCheck: a mental health screening tool for substance use treatment clients

Authors:
JENNER Linda, et al
Journal article citation:
Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 6(4), 2013, pp.168-175.
Publisher:
Emerald

The PsyCheck screening tool was designed for use by non-mental health specialists to detect common mental health problems. In order to examine the test-retest reliability of the PsyCheck screening tool, 50 drug users in Melbourne were given the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ; PsyCheck version) in their first three months of treatment at two time points, between five and nine days apart. The results suggest that the SRQ (PsyCheck version) has good test-retest reliability and confirms that the SRQ (PsyCheck) is a stable and reliable instrument for use within drug treatment settings. The implications of the use of screening tools not validated within alcohol and drug treatment setting are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
instruments, screening, mental health problems, substance misuse;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Australia
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
1757-0972

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