Botella et al. (2013) proposed two useful multinomial models for conjoint measurement of disorder prevalence rates in different populations (e.g., prevalence rates of dementia) and both the sensitivity and the specificity of the test used to assess this disorder (e.g., the Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE; Folstein et al., 1975). Their first model requires a perfect indicator of the disorder...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess for the first time the criterion validity of the semi-structured Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in adults (DIVA 2.0), and its concurrent validity in comparison with the Conners' Adult ADHD Diagnostic Interview for DSM-IV (CAADID) and other ADHD severity scales, following the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV) crit...

Despite considerable research, the validity of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains controversial. This paper summarizes the results of a comprehensive review of the internal and external validity of ADHD as defined in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Results indicate that for most individuals DSM-IV ADHD is a valid dis...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Few of the epidemiologic studies of epilepsy have utilized well-validated nationwide databases. We estimated the nationwide prevalence of treated epilepsy based on a comprehensive medical payment database along with diagnostic validation. METHODS We collected data on patients prescribed of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment servic...

The validity of test data from multiscale inventories is dependent on self-reports that may be easily distorted by malingering. In examining the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2's (MMPI-2) role in the assessment of feigning, this review provides a conceptual analysis of the detection strategies underlying the MMPI-2 validity scales. The conceptual analysis is augmented by comprehen...

Background and Aim: Human resources are one of the most important assets of any organization and the creation of a safe working environment enhances the quality of services in addition to satisfying this valuable capital. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of diagnostic laboratories of hospitals affiliated to Iran University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). Materials and Methods: T...