Psychiatric rating scales in Urdu: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Researchers setting out to conduct research employing questionnaires in non-English speaking populations need instruments that have been validated in the indigenous languages. In this study we have tried to review the literature on the status of cross-cultural and/or criterion validity of all the questionnaires measuring psychiatric symptoms available in Urdu language.

Methods

A search of Medline, Embase, PsycINFO and http://www.pakmedinet.com was conducted using the search terms; Urdu psychiatric rating scale, and Urdu and Psychiatry. References of retrieved articles were searched. Only studies describing either cross-cultural or criterion validation of a questionnaire in Urdu measuring psychiatric symptoms were included.

Results

Thirty two studies describ

SUBMITTER: Ahmer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2186305 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature