title: Hypersexuality in Psychiatric Conditions Observer-Rated Scale (HIPCORS): Evaluation of Reliability and Validity.
abstract: Hypersexual behavior is not uncommon in psychiatric presentations. Most available scales that measure hypersexual behavior are self-rated, often containing sexually explicit questions, unsuitable for use in mentally unwell people. Lack of a clinically suitable instrument may have resulted in underdetection and under-researching of hypersexuality in people with mental disorders, with potential to cause significant consequences for themselves and those around them, including family members, coclients, and clinicians. To address this need, we developed the Hypersexuality in Psychiatric Conditions Observer-Rated Scale (HIPCORS), a rater-rated, nonintrusive tool, designed for use in mentally unwell people. It has been shown to be a reliable and valid instrument.
authors.affiliation: a Auckland District Health Board, University of Auckland , Auckland , New Zealand.
authors.forename: C K Dennisa
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.affiliation: b University of Auckland , Auckland , New Zealand.
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cheung
authors.affiliation: c Auckland District Health Board , Auckland , New Zealand.
authors.forename: Karl
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jansen
mesh_terms: D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*