Development of the Japanese version of the Ego-Dissolution Inventory (EDI).

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Psychedelics have recently gained attention as potential therapeutic agents for various psychiatric disorders. Previous research has highlighted that a diminished sense of self, commonly termed "ego-dissolution" is a pivotal feature of the psychedelic-induced state. While the Ego-Dissolution Inventory (EDI) is a widely acknowledged instrument for measuring this phenomenon, no Japanese version has been available. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the EDI.

Methods

We adhered to the "Guidelines for Best Practices in the Translation and Cultural Modification Process for Patient-Reported Outcomes Instruments: Document from the ISPOR Committee on Translation and Cultural Modification" during our translation approach. Two Japanese psychiatrists independently con

SUBMITTER: Kusudo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10932788 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature