The Psychometric Properties of the Vanderbilt Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale in a Community Population

Bard, David; Wolraich, Mark L.; Neas, Barbara R.; Doffing, Melissa A.; Beck, Laoma

doi:10.1097/dbp.0b013e31827a3a22

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“…It was demonstrated that SWAN can reliably differentiate ADHD from non-ADHD psychiatric controls. Moreover, the SE and SP found in the current study (SE 76%–96%, SP 68%–95%) were generally similar or better than the other rating scales for ADHD, including ADHD Rating Scale (SE 63%–84%, SP 49%–86%), Connors’ Rating Scale (SE 78%–92%, SP 91%–94%),30 Vanderbilt Rating Scale (SE 67%–80%, SP 75%–86%),31 and the previous local study (SE 55%–83%, SP 66%–89%) and international studies on SWAN (SE 86%, SP 88%) 19,20…”

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Clinical utility of the Chinese Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD-Symptoms and Normal-behaviors questionnaire (SWAN) when compared with DISC-IV

Chan¹,

Lai²,

Luk³

et al. 2014

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BackgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common and impairing child and adolescent psychiatric disorder. Early identification and prompt treatment are essential. Rating scales are commonly used by clinicians and researchers to assess ADHD children.ObjectiveIn the current study, we aimed to examine the clinical utility of the Chinese version of the Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD Symptoms and Normal Behaviors (SWAN) questionnaire. We validated its subscale scores against the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children Version IV (DISC-IV) and looked into its ability to identify ADHD in a psychiatric clinic setting. We also tested age and gender effects on SWAN scores. Specific subscale cutoff scores of SWAN were subsequently determined.MethodA total of 290 children aged 6–12 years old studying in local mainstream primary schools were recruited from a clinic setting and interviewed with the parent version of DISC-IV. Their parents and teachers completed the corresponding version of SWAN.ResultsBoth parent and teacher versions of SWAN were found to have good concurrent validity with DISC-IV. It could identify ADHD well in a clinic sample. Gender-specific cutoff scores were determined. Sensitivities and specificities were found to be satisfactory. SWAN was also found to perform equally well in identifying ADHD in those with and without comorbid Autistic Spectrum Disorder.ConclusionSWAN was proven to be a useful tool to aid the assessment of ADHD in a clinic sample.

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Clinical utility of the Chinese Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD-Symptoms and Normal-behaviors questionnaire (SWAN) when compared with DISC-IV

Chan¹,

Lai²,

Luk³

et al. 2014

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“…First, although the Vanderbilt Scales are widely used and have demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties for the symptom scales, 33 the psychometric strength of the impairment items has not yet been established. Future investigations of symptom-impairment correspondence would likely be strengthened by using multiple items from well-validated measures of functional impairment to capture a more comprehensive picture of the impact of symptom improvement.…”

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Improved but Still Impaired

O’Connor

Garner

Peugh³

et al. 2015

Journal of Developmental &Amp; Behavioral Pediatrics

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Objective To explore correspondences between the trajectories of symptoms and impairments in youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being treated by in primary care settings. Methods Parents of youth (n = 1976) rated their child's symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, and impairment across a variety of domains. Multilevel models were estimated to characterize the trajectories of symptoms and impairment and to determine whether changes in symptom dimension trajectories corresponded to changes in impairment trajectories over time. Results Results indicated that symptom dimensions initially improved, then leveled off, and then decreased minimally. However, impairment domains remained largely stable (i.e., neither improved nor worsened). Improvement in inattention symptoms were associated with improved ratings of writing impairment, and improved ratings of hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms were associated with improved relationship with peers. Conclusions Youths with ADHD who are treated by their community pediatrician tend to initially improve in their symptom presentation, although this symptom reduction plateaus and is not associated with corresponding improvements in most areas of impairment.

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“…The VADPRS was developed to directly correspond to the 18 core symptoms of ADHD that are specified in the DSM-IV [14]. The scale has strong internal consistency and corresponds well to a more in-depth diagnostic interview for ADHD [14, 15]. However, convergent validity with direct child assessments (such as continuous performance tests) has not been explored for the VADPRS.…”

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Convergence between parent report and direct assessment of language and attention in culturally and linguistically diverse children

Ebert

2017

PLoS ONE

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Parent report is commonly used to assess language and attention in children for research and clinical purposes. It is therefore important to understand the convergent validity of parent-report tools in comparison to direct assessments of language and attention. In particular, cultural and linguistic background may influence this convergence. In this study a group of six- to eight-year old children (N = 110) completed direct assessments of language and attention and their parents reported on the same areas. Convergence between assessment types was explored using correlations. Possible influences of ethnicity (Hispanic or non-Hispanic) and of parent report language (English or Spanish) were explored using hierarchical linear regression. Correlations between parent report and direct child assessments were significant for both language and attention, suggesting convergence between assessment types. Ethnicity and parent report language did not moderate the relationships between direct child assessments and parent report tools for either attention or language.

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The Psychometric Properties of the Vanderbilt Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale in a Community Population

Abstract: The confirmation of the construct and concurrent criterion validities found in this study further support the utility of the VADPRS as a diagnostic rating scale for ADHD.

Cited by 104 publications

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Clinical utility of the Chinese Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD-Symptoms and Normal-behaviors questionnaire (SWAN) when compared with DISC-IV

Clinical utility of the Chinese Strengths and Weaknesses of ADHD-Symptoms and Normal-behaviors questionnaire (SWAN) when compared with DISC-IV

Improved but Still Impaired

Convergence between parent report and direct assessment of language and attention in culturally and linguistically diverse children

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