Psychiatry Investig.  2018 Jan;15(1):13-23. 10.4306/pi.2018.15.1.13.

Developing the Symptoms and Functional Impairment Rating Scale: A Multi-Dimensional ADHD Scale

• Du Y
• Li M
• Jiang W
• Li Y
• Coghill DR

• KMID: 2456118
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4306/pi.2018.15.1.13

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
This research developed a practical, multi-dimensional attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rating scale (i.e., the Symptoms and Functional Impairment Rating Scale, SFIRS) for Chinese children, aged 6-12 years, with ADHD.
METHODS
The structural validity, criterion validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability of the scale were evaluated. Item screening was conducted with 412 ADHD patients and 322 developmentally typical controls.
RESULTS
The scale includes 44 items, divided among Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, Self-Control, Inattention, Self-Management, Academic Performance, and Social Interaction. The six-factor model showed good data fit, with each factor significantly correlated with its corresponding criterion (r=0.690-0.841). The Cronbach's α of the full scale was 0.976. Total score test-retest reliability was r=0.816 (p < 0.01).
CONCLUSION
The SFIRS thus demonstrated good reliability and validity and may be used to assess ADHD among children aged 6-12 years in China.

Keyword

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Executive function; Behavioral rating scale; China

MeSH Terms

Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Behavior Rating Scale
Child
China
Executive Function
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Mass Screening
Reproducibility of Results
Self Care
Self-Control