[Psychometric Properties of the Self- and Observer-Ratings ADHD-SR and Wender-Reimherr-Interview in the Assessment of ADHD Symptoms in Old Age].
Objective and MethodsThe aim of the study was to explore the psychometric properties of the ADHD self-rating ADHD-SR and the observer-rating Wender-Reimherr-Interview WRI for the assessment of ADHD symptoms in old age by using a sample of 324 subjects between 60 and 99 years.ResultsIn the sample of older people the psychometric properties of the ADHD-SR and the WRI were adequate. Evidence for construct validity is provided through the WRI. Results of logistic analysis's showed a good discrimination of ADHD for both, the ADHD-SR (89.5 % correct classification; OR = 25.91) and the WRI (86.1 % correct classification; OR = 4.7); specificity ranged between 81 % and 94 %.ConclusionThe study shows that both, the ADHD-SR and the WRI, are reliable and valid as tools for the assessment of ADHD in older adults.
Institut für Gerichtliche Psychologie und Psychiatrie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg.
Florence
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Philipp-Wiegmann
Institut für Gerichtliche Psychologie und Psychiatrie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg.
Toivo
T
Zinnow
Klinik für Forensische Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
Wolfgang
W
Retz
Institut für Gerichtliche Psychologie und Psychiatrie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg.
Michael
M
Rösler
Institut für Gerichtliche Psychologie und Psychiatrie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg.
Petra
P
Retz-Junginger
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D000078331:Correlation of Data; D059026:Diagnostic Self Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010552:Personality Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012016:Reference Values; D015203:Reproducibility of Results