Psychometrics and diagnostics of the Italian version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) in Parkinson’s disease

Maggi, Gianpaolo; D’Iorio, Alfonsina; Aiello, Edoardo Nicolò; Poletti, Barbara; Ticozzi, Nicola; Silani, Vincenzo; Amboni, Marianna; Santangelo, Gabriella

doi:10.1007/s10072-023-06619-w

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“…Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics, version 26. Acceptability of the AMI was defined by low percentages of missing values and floor and ceiling effects, according to previous studies on the standardization of behavioral scales [37,40]. We checked univariate normality through skewness and kurtosis values.…”

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Evaluation of apathy in non-clinical populations: validation, psychometric properties, and normative data of the Italian version of Apathy-Motivation Index (AMI)

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Introduction Evaluation of apathy in non-clinical populations is relevant to identify individuals at risk for developing cognitive decline in later stages of life, and it should be performed with questionnaires specifically designed for healthy individuals, such as the Apathy-Motivation Index (AMI); therefore, the aim of the present study was to validate the AMI in a healthy Italian population, and to provide normative data of the scale. Materials and methods Data collection was performed using a survey completed by 500 healthy participants; DAS, MMQ-A, BIS-15, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 were used to investigate convergent and divergent validity. Internal consistency and factorial structure were also evaluated. A regression-based procedure and receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analyses were used to evaluate the influence of socio-demographic variables on AMI scores and to provide adjusting factors and three cut-offs for the detection of mild, moderate, and severe apathy. Results The Italian version of the AMI included 17 items (one item was removed because it was not internally consistent) and demonstrated good psychometric properties. The three-factor structure of AMI was confirmed. Multiple regression analysis revealed no effect of sociodemographic variables on the total AMI score. ROC analyses revealed three cut-offs of 1.5, 1.66, and 2.06 through the Youden’s J statistic to detect mild, moderate, and severe apathy, respectively. Conclusion The Italian version of the AMI reported similar psychometric properties, factorial structure, and cut-offs to the original scale. This may help researchers and clinicians to identify people at risk and address them in specific interventions to lower their apathy levels.

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Evaluation of apathy in non-clinical populations: validation, psychometric properties, and normative data of the Italian version of Apathy-Motivation Index (AMI)

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“…A validated Italian version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) questionnaire was admnistered to all neuromuscular diseases patients following the diagnosis of chronic respiratory failure, before starting the trial with NIV [ 25 ]. The BDI is a self-report screening tool to assess both cognitive and somatic aspects of depression, composed of 21 items that investigate the presence and the degree of depressive symptoms, such as hopelessness and irritability, cognitions such as guilt or feelings of being punished, and physical symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and lack of interest in sex.…”

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Psychological Factors Influencing Adherence to NIV in Neuromuscular Patients Dependent on Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: Preliminary Results

Annunziata,

Calabrese,

Simioli

et al. 2023

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Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is associated with improvement of both morbility and mortality in patients affected by neuromuscular diseases with chronic respiratory failure. Several studies have also shown that long-term NIV positively impacts the patient’s quality of life and perception of disease status. Its effectiveness is likely related to the adherence to NIV. Several factors, patient- and not patient-related, may compromise adherence to NIV, such as physical, behavioral, familiar, and social issues. Few data are currently available on the role of psychological factors in influencing NIV adherence. Materials and methods: In this pilot study, we evaluated the adherence to NIV in a group of 15 adult patients with neuromuscular diseases (Duchenne muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in relation to their grade of depression assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) questionnaire. Other data were collected, such as clinical features (age and sex), use of anxiolytic drugs, the presence of a family or professional caregiver, the quality of patient–physician relationship, the beginning of psychological support after BDI screening, and the family acceptance of NIV. NIV adherence was definied as the use of NIV for at least 4 h per night on 70% of nights in a month. Results: The overall rate of NIV adherence was 60%. Based on the BDI questionnaire, patients who were non-adherent to NIV had a higher rate of depression, mainly observed in the oldest patients. The acceptance of NIV by the family and positive physician–patient interaction seem to favor NIV adherence. Conclusion: Depression can interfere with NIV adherence in patients with neuromuscolar diseases.

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“…All participants underwent a neuropsychological assessment consisting of: (1) the Italian version of the Parkinson's Disease Cognitive Rating Scale (PD-CRS), which explores subcortical functions (immediate and delayed verbal recall, sustained attention, working memory, clock drawing, and alternating verbal fluency) and cortical functions (naming and clock copy) [40,41], (2) the Self-Report Version of the Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES-S) [42] to assess apathy, (3) the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) [43] to evaluate depressive symptoms, and (4) the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire [44], which measures quality of life and consists of 39 items (PDQ-39) evaluating 8 different domains (mobility, daily life activity, emotional well-being, stigma, social support, cognitive impairment, communication, and physical discomfort), where each domain is scored from 0 (good quality of life) to 100 (bad quality of life).…”

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Effects of Biodanza® SRT on Motor, Cognitive, and Behavioral Symptoms in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study

Vitale,

Rosa,

Agosti

et al. 2024

JPM

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Rolando Toro’s Biodanza (SRT) is a therapeutic strategy that uses movement, music, and emotions to induce integrative living experiences. The present study aims to explore the efficacy of a three-month SRT intervention on motor, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study employed a randomized between-group design. Twenty-eight non-demented PD patients were enrolled in this study. Out of these, fourteen patients were assigned to the active treatment group using the Biodanza SRT system and fourteen to the untreated control group. The study group attended 2 h SRT classes once a week, completing twelve lessons in twelve weeks. All patients underwent: (i) a neurological examination to measure the severity of motor symptoms, balance, mobility, and risk of falls, and (ii) a neuropsychological battery to assess cognitive status, apathy, depressive symptomatology, and perceived quality of life (QoL), at study entry (T0) and at twelve weeks (T1, end of dance training). At T1, we observed a significant improvement in motor (i.e., severity of motor symptoms and balance) and cognitive parameters (i.e., working memory and delayed verbal memory) in all treated patients compared with the controls. Furthermore, a significant improvement in the social support dimension was found in all treated patients compared to the controls. A trend toward increased apathy was found in untreated patients at T1. The three-month Biodanza intervention significantly ameliorated the motor parameters of PD patients, with a parallel improvement in cognitive and QoL status. Hence, Biodanza intervention can, in the short term, represent a useful personalized medical intervention for the management of Parkinson’s disease.

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Psychometrics and diagnostics of the Italian version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) in Parkinson’s disease

Cited by 13 publications

References 42 publications

Evaluation of apathy in non-clinical populations: validation, psychometric properties, and normative data of the Italian version of Apathy-Motivation Index (AMI)

Evaluation of apathy in non-clinical populations: validation, psychometric properties, and normative data of the Italian version of Apathy-Motivation Index (AMI)

Psychological Factors Influencing Adherence to NIV in Neuromuscular Patients Dependent on Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: Preliminary Results

Effects of Biodanza® SRT on Motor, Cognitive, and Behavioral Symptoms in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study

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