Assessing the inter-rater reliability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale: a non-interventional quantitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia, profoundly impacting patients' functional abilities. As such, evaluating cognition-related functional activity/impairment is essential for identifying effective treatments. This study presents findings from a non-interventional quantitative study to assess the inter-rater reliability (IRR) of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) with a sample representative of clinical trial populations.

Methods

Structured, one-to-one, 10-15-minute live interviews with patients with schizophrenia were conducted by trained SCoRS interviewers (raters), and a separate interview was then conducted with the patient's study partner (informant). Both interviews were recorded so that each interview was assessed by three

SUBMITTER: Tulliez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12037850 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature