Preliminary validation of a 10-item version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale in a mild traumatic brain injury sample.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Brain Impairment Pub Date : 2025-12-23 DOI:10.1071/IB25025

Deborah L Snell, Josh W Faulkner, R J Siegert

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Abstract

Background: In this study, we evaluated the psychometric properties of a 10-item version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-10) in a mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI) sample.

Methods: Treatment-seeking adults (n = 354; mean age 36.3 years, 62% women) were recruited from outpatient rehabilitation services in New Zealand. Participants completed the DASS-10 on average 11.5 (15.0) weeks after their injury. Dimensionality, reliability, person separation index and differential item functioning of the DASS-10 were examined using Rasch analyses.

Results: Initial fit to the Rasch model for the 10-item measure was good (χ2 = 78.6, d.f. = 70, P = 0.22), with high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.89, person separation index 0.86) and acceptable unidimensionality. There was no evidence of differential item functioning for any of the person factors tested (age, gender, ethnicity, education, mental health history).

Conclusion: These findings provide preliminary support for the DASS-10 as a psychometrically sound measure of psychological distress for adults seeking treatment following mild TBI. The DASS-10 for mild TBI may be a helpful brief measure to triage mental health needs among persons referred to outpatient services after mild TBI.

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轻度创伤性脑损伤样本中10项抑郁、焦虑和压力量表的初步验证。

背景：在本研究中，我们评估了10项版本的抑郁、焦虑和压力量表（DASS-10）在轻度创伤性脑损伤（轻度TBI）样本中的心理测量特性。方法：从新西兰门诊康复服务中招募寻求治疗的成年人（n = 354，平均年龄36.3岁，62%为女性）。参与者在受伤后平均11.5（15.0）周完成DASS-10。采用Rasch分析对DASS-10量表的维度、信度、人分离指数和差异项目功能进行检验。结果：10项测量与Rasch模型的初始拟合良好（χ2 = 78.6, d.f = 70, P = 0.22），具有较高的内部一致性（Cronbach's alpha = 0.89, person separation index = 0.86）和可接受的单维性。没有证据表明任何个人因素（年龄、性别、种族、教育程度、精神健康史）存在差异项目功能。结论：这些发现为DASS-10作为轻度创伤性脑损伤后寻求治疗的成人心理困扰的心理测量提供了初步支持。轻度创伤性脑损伤的das -10可能是轻度创伤性脑损伤后转介到门诊服务的人的心理健康需求分类的一个有用的简短措施。

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Brain Impairment CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-NEUROSCIENCES

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1.10

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The journal addresses topics related to the aetiology, epidemiology, treatment and outcomes of brain impairment with a particular focus on the implications for functional status, participation, rehabilitation and quality of life. Disciplines reflect a broad multidisciplinary scope and include neuroscience, neurology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, social work, and nursing. Submissions are welcome across the full range of conditions that affect brain function (stroke, tumour, progressive neurological illnesses, dementia, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, etc.) throughout the lifespan.