Assessing negative consequences in patients with substance use and bipolar disorders: psychometric properties of the short inventory of problems (SIP).
The Short Inventory of Problems (SIP), a questionnaire that measures negative consequences of alcohol use, has not been validated among substance users with co-occurring psychiatric illness. This study examined the psychometric properties of the SIP in 57 outpatients diagnosed with substance use disorder and bipolar disorder. We modified the items to assess drugs in addition to alcohol and, further, we added corresponding items to assess consequences of bipolar disorder. This modified version of the SIP was psychometrically sound, and may be useful in patients with both disorders. A greater understanding of perceived negative consequences may enhance outcome assessment in dually diagnosed populations.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts 02478, USA.
Rachel E
RE
Bender
Margaret L
ML
Griffin
Robert J
RJ
Gallop
Roger D
RD
Weiss
D000328:Adult; D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires