Development and validation of a screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorder: the URDU version of SIMS screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorders [SIBD]

ABSTRACT

To develop and validate a new screening instrument in Urdu language for bipolar spectrum disorders in patients presenting to tertiary care center. This instrument is called the Services Institute Medical Sciences screening instruments for bipolar spectrum disorders [SIBD]. It was quasi-experimental study. Department of Psychiatry, Services Institute of Medical Sciences and Services hospital, Lahore. January 2006 to November 2006. A total of 200 patients attending outpatient and in-patient facilities of Psychiatry Department, Services hospital, Lahore suffering from mood disorders completed the SIBD. A research professional, blind to the SIBD results, conducted a semi structured interview using DSM - IV diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. SIBD with a screening score of 30 or positive responses to at least 7 items yielded good sensitivity [0.73] and very good specificity [0.90]. The SIBD is a useful screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorder to be used in clinical practice in tertiary care centers initially