Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry最新文献

{"title":"Assesment of Clinical Reasoning in Psychiatric Education: Development of Multiple-Choice Questions with Automatic Item Generation in Turkish.","authors":"Esra Emekli, Emre Emekli, Yavuz Selim Kiyak, Yasemin Hoşgören Alici, Özlem Coşkun, Işıl İrem Budakoğlu","doi":"10.5080/u27540","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27540","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the suitability of the automatic item generation (AIG) for producing Turkish case-based multiplechoice questions (MCQs) in psychiatry.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study was planned as a descriptive study. In the first stage, topics were determined and a cognitive model was created by subject matter experts. In the second stage, a question template was created, variables were determined, the format of answer options was organized, and two equivalent templates of question content with different combinations were created. In the final stage, questions were generated using Python-based software based on these models. Following the question generation, random samples were selected and evaluated by experienced educators using a structured form.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1189 questions were generated, with 11 questions sampled for each diagnosis. In the evaluation conducted by experts, six of the questions were deemed appropriate for each parameter, while minor corrections were suggested for five questions. It was stated that all the questions assess clinical reasoning skills rather than factual recall.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The template-based AIG method allows for the rapid and effective production of high-quality questions needed in medical education. The study demonstrated that AIG in the Turkish language for generating MCQs that assess clinical reasoning is applicable in the field of psychiatry. This method enables the production of a large number of questions in a short time, enriched with various combinations. Keyword: Automated item generation, clinical reasoning, medical education, multiple choice question, psychiatry education.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"336-343"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12266596/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Psychiatric Association of Türkiye Depression Treatment Guidelines - I: Introduction, Terminology, Core Concepts, Assessment Methods.","authors":"Ece Özlem Öztürk, Safiye Zeynep Tatli, İsmail Buçgün, Deniz Ceylan, Hidayet Ece Arat Çelik, Mehmet Çağdaş Eker, Mete Ercis, Şükrü Alperen Korkmaz, Vesile Altinyazar, Burcu Özbaran, Ceren Meriç Özgündüz, Hakan Karaş, Halise Devrimci Özgüven, Hazal Yağmur Yilancioğlu, Müge Alkan, Özlem Eker, Ömer Faruk Uygur, Şevin Hun Şenol, Simge Uzman Özbek, Vesile Şentürk Cankorur, Yağmur Kir, Beyza Erdoğan Aktürk, Emine Yavuz Ataşlar, İlkay Keleş Altun, Rukiye Tekdemir, Vefa Erbasan, Fisun Akdeniz, Emre Bora, Murat İlhan Atagün, Ömer Aydemir","doi":"10.5080/u27798","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Major depressive disorder (MDD), with its heterogeneous nature and variable course, poses significant challenges for clinicians in treatment planning and clinical decision-making. These challenges are further compounded by the rapid emergence of new treatment options and the uncertainty regarding their place within clinical algorithms. In this context, structured treatment guidelines that offer sequential, evidence-based recommendations based on comparative evaluation of available interventions have become essential reference tools for clinicians. Although various international guidelines offer comprehensive recommendations, the absence of a locally relevant and up-to-date guideline tailored to national clinical needs remains a critical gap. This guideline was developed to address that gap, aiming to provide a scientifically grounded and clinically applicable resource for the treatment of depression in T&uuml;rkiye. This guideline reviews recent developments in MDD treatment and presents evidence-based, sequential recommendations applicable to clinical practice in T&uuml;rkiye. It also systematically covers assessment tools, clinical subtypes, outcome measures and decision-making processes that may guide treatment planning. This article introduces the methodological framework, development process and the core concepts and definitions related to the guideline. Keywords: Psychometric rating, terminology, treatment of depression, treatment resistance.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12811946/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145357462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychiatric Service Use Among Psychiatric Outpatients.","authors":"Cengiz Kiliç, Özge Türkoğlu, Kezban Burcu Avanoğlu, Psidemi Çalışma Grubu, Elif Anil Yağcioğlu, Berna Diclenur Uluğ","doi":"10.5080/u27455","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27455","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Both general medical and mental health services were disrupted during the pandemic. It is unclear how these disruptions played out for people with various mental health diagnoses. We compared change in mental health status and use of mental health services between four psychiatric groups: schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, unipolar depression, and anxiety/obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using a semi-structured interview, 492 outpatients with psychiatric disorders who had used psychiatric services at a university hospital before the pandemic were assessed on the phone during the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>About half of the sample reported a need for contact with mental health services during the pandemic, half of whom actually used services. Need for contact was much lower in the schizophrenia group than other diagnostic groups, whereas actual use of services was lower in the unipolar depression and anxiety/OCD groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorders, may not be in a more disadvantageous position in terms of psychiatric service use during the pandemic. The pandemic response structure of mental health services should be modified to fit the needs of anxiety/depression spectrum patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11987551/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Ohrid Declaration: Mapping Brain Health Determinants in Southeastern Europe.","authors":"Eliza Georgiou, Petya Grigorova, Aleksandra Angelova, Yavuz Ayhan, Silva Banović, Afrim Blyta, Marina Boban, Sevinc Elif Sen, Svetlana Iloski, Marija Kušan Jukić, Triantafyllia Kalantzakou, Everina Katirtzoglou, Magdalini Krommyda, Elli Lemonidou, Mercedes Lovrečič, Shima Mehrabyan, Murat Anıl Mercan, Andona Milovanovic, Ninoslav Mimica, Vladimir Nakov, Gabriela Novotni, Zvezdan Pirtošek, Antonios Politis, Melihate Pushka, Raluca Sfetcu, Osman Sinanović, Ivana Sotirovic, Iva Stankovic, Drozdstoy Stoyanov, Catalina Tudose, Latchezar Traykov, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Iracema Leroi, Gda Beyin Sağlığı Görev Gücü Adına","doi":"10.5080/u27836","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5080/u27836","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Brain health is essential for overall well-being, yet its determinants vary across regions due to geopolitical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors. Southeastern Europe (SEE) faces unique challenges that influence brain health outcomes. Addressing brain health in this region requires tailored approaches that consider the complexity and diversity of these factors. This paper reports on a region-specific framework for addressing brain health challenges in SEE by identifying key determinants through expert collaboration and evidence-based analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In 2023, a Brain Health Task Force convened in Ohrid, North Macedonia, gathering input from brain health experts across 13 SEE countries and individuals with lived dementia experience. The Task Force focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) brain health determinants, integrating expert feedback with a literature review and a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis. A scoring system was developed, and the results were visualized through thematic maps, highlighting brain health performance variations across the region.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The initial findings reveal significant disparities in SWOT across 25 WHO subdomains of brain health determinants among the 13 SEE countries. Kosovo and Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina scored overall lower (greater weaknesses and threats), while Slovenia and Serbia exhibited stronger outcomes (greater strengths and opportunities). The thematic maps provide a visual representation of these differences, underscoring the diverse challenges and opportunities for brain health across the SEE region.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings provide a foundation for further examination of brain health in SEE, guiding policy and strategic interventions, addressing stigma, and fostering cross-sectoral, crossborder, and interregional collaboration.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"236-247"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149019482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Changes in ICD-11 Related to Sexual Health and Dysfunction and Their Implication for Clinical Practice.","authors":"Koray Başar","doi":"10.5080/u27559","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27559","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The classification of sexual health-related conditions was reformulated in 11th revision of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) following current evidence, best practice, and taking human rights into consideration, which is expected to reflect and provide guidance for more integrative clinical approaches. Overcoming the artificial, yet historical, distinction between \"organic\" and \"non-organic\" conditions, sexual dysfunctions classified in the \"Mental and Behavioral Disorders\" and \"Disorders of Genitourinary System\" in ICD-10 were listed in a new chapter called \"Conditions Related to Sexual Health.\" In practice, this approach has been consistently recommended. However, diagnostical clasification was not congruent with the recommendation. Dysfunctions, defined with a non-normative but individual-based threshold, are categorized according to different stages of the sexual response cycle, similar to ICD-10 and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th version (DSM-5). However, similarities and distinctions in the clinical presentation of the dysfunction in men and women were also considered, resulting in differences from the DSM-5 approach. Gender Incongruence is classified in this newly formed \"Conditions Related to Sexual Health\" chapter, not with mental disorders as in the earlier version, reflecting the current non-pathologizing understanding of gender diversity. Furthermore, the criteria for these conditions were revised to embrace the variability in the experience of gender identity. In addition, the residuals of sexual orientation-related diagnostic categories were removed. Paraphilic disorders categories replaced \"Disorders of sexual preference\" in ICD-10, with significant modifications in conceptualization and classification.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11987523/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Theory of Mind, Attachment and Metacognitive Functions in Depression.","authors":"Kadriye Ece Demiray, Gözde Bacik Yaman","doi":"10.5080/u27544","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27544","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Theory of mind (ToM) is a foundational ability for social functioning and interpersonal relationships. This study aims to examine theory of mind components in major depressive disorder and its relationship with metacognitive functions and attachment styles.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study enrolled 64 patients with major depressive disorder and 64 healthy controls. The control group was selected to match the patient group regarding age, gender, marital status, and educational level. Every participant completed the sociodemographic data form, the Hinting Test, the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, the Adult Attachment Style Scale, and the Metacognition Questionnaire. The severity of depression symptoms was evaluated using Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average overall score of the metacognition questionnaire was substantially greater in the patient group (p&lt;0.001) compared to the control group. The average score for the Hinting Task was substantially lower in the patients compared to the control group (p&lt;0.001). The severity of depressive symptoms showed a strong negative correlation with the Hinting Task score (r=-0.759; p&lt;0.001), and a moderate negative correlation with the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test score (r=-0.589; p&lt;0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study showed that depressed individuals have impairments in reading the minds of others&rsquo; around them and in their metacognitive functions. The findings above highlight the need to integrate techniques centered on enhancing fundamental theory of mind reasoning into current therapy interventions in order to enhance the comprehension and interpretation of social information among individuals experiencing depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11987535/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Suicide Risk Among the Octogenarians: A Comparative Study.","authors":"Cengiz Cengisiz, Selman Bölükbaşi","doi":"10.5080/u27354","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27354","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to investigate the factors that affect the likelihood of suicide in the elderly, with a focus on individuals aged 80 and older.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study conducted in 7 nursing homes in the Manisa province, Turkiye. The data has been collected through face-to-face using a socio-demographic data form, the life satisfaction scale, and the suicide probability scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0, non-parametric statistical methods have been employed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 278 elderly participants, 5 outliers were removed from the analysis. Among the included elderly participants (n=273), the anger score averages of males were higher. Low, high, and moderate income were found to have a higher suicide probability respectively. Those who resided in a nursing home for 3 years or more had higher anger scores. Elderly individuals residing in publicly funded nursing homes had higher averages in suicide probability, negative self, exhaustion, and anger scores. Further analyses were performed among the octogenarian population (n=149). Octogenarian males had higher scores in Suicide Probability, Disconnection from Life, and Anger Scale than the female octagenarian participants. Octogenarians with low income were found to experience a lack of attachment to life and higher levels of anger. In publicly funded nursing homes, octogenarians had higher suicide probability and anger scores compared to those in private nursing homes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The risk of suicide in octogenarians should be taken seriously. Factors such as gender, income level, and type of nursing home can influence this risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11987527/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Affecting Recidivism in Children Drawn into Crime.","authors":"Mutlu Muhammed Özbek, Ekin Atay, Tuğçe Canol Özbek, Doğa Sevinçok, Mehmet Akif Cansiz, Ömer Aydemir","doi":"10.5080/u27546","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27546","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Forensic psychiatry is an intersection where the fields of law and psychiatry perform joint functions. It is observed that children and adolescents are involved in forensic cases at significant rates both in our country and globally. This study aims to explore the differences between children drawn into crime and victims, as well as the factors influencing recidivism, by evaluating forensic cases over a three-year period.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study evaluated the records of 232 patients, who met the study criteria and had detailed data, from a total of 257 forensic cases seen at the child psychiatry clinic between October 2020 and October 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Regression analysis was conducted to identify factors most strongly associated with recidivism. The following variables were found to be significantly related to repeat offending, independent of other factors: parental separation (b=1.607, Exp (b)=4.988, p=0.005), presence of drug use (b=2.255, Exp (b)=9.536, p=0.009), and a history of crime among first-degree relatives (b=3.279, Exp (b)=26.551, p&lt;0.001). No significant differences were observed in psychiatric diagnoses between children with repeat offenses and those undergoing their initial forensic evaluations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Drug use, a history of crime in first-degree relatives, and parental separation were significant factors in the occurrence and continuation of criminal behavior. To address child crime&mdash;a pressing social issue&mdash;it is essential to investigate the factors contributing to recidivism. Future research should focus on larger, long-term studies that incorporate diverse cultural and regional characteristics to develop more effective prevention and intervention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12266600/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Related Factors in Türkiye: Results of the 2016 and 2019 Turkish Health Survey.","authors":"Kemal Aydin, Nadire Gülçin Yildiz, Halide Z Aydin, Hasan Aykut Karaboğa, Fatma Kahraman Güloğlu, Yohane V A Phiri, Hatice Yildiz","doi":"10.5080/u27341","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We investigated the prevalence and distribution of depressive symptoms in individuals aged 15 and older, as well as the relationship between depressive symptoms and sociodemographic characteristics, chronic diseases, health status and health behaviors.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The analysis of data collected from the Türkiye Health Surveys conducted by Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSAT) in 2016 and 2019 involved using the Chi-Square independence test. Effect sizes were evaluated using Phi or Cramer's V coefficients. Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) module was used to scan the depressive symptoms.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The adult population's point of prevalence of depressive symptoms was 4.7%±0.24 in males and 8%±0.19 in females, with a population total of 6.3%±0.21. The yearly prevalence of depressive symptoms was 6.1%±0.45 in males, 13.2%±0.53 in females and a population total of 10%±0.49. Age, gender, income, education, social support, health status, disability, and chronic illnesses were found to be significant predictors of the incidence of depressive symptoms (p<0,05). The results indicated that the rate of people with depression getting help from psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists was low.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Age, gender, income, education, marital status, self-rated health status, social support, number of chronic illnesses, and disability were the most important risk factors for depressive episodes. In addition to such self-reported research completed before the pandemic and Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Türkiye, further studies based on structured diagnostic interviews are required.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11987537/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adaptation of Anxiety Scale for Children-Autism Spectrum Disorder-Parent Version (ASC-ASD-P-TR) to Turkish Culture and Examination of Psychometric Properties.","authors":"Aydan Akkurt Yalçintürk, Elçin Babaoğlu, Yalçın Kanbay, Tuğba Karakuş Türker","doi":"10.5080/u27513","DOIUrl":"10.5080/u27513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Accurate assessment of anxiety symptoms in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be challenging due to the lack of appropriate assessment tools. This study aimed to adapt the Anxiety Scale for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Parent Version into Turkish (referred to as ASC-ASD-P-TR) to enable parents to assess anxiety in children with ASD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This methodological study was conducted between October 2023 and March 2024 with parents of children diagnosed with ASD aged 8-15 years. 371 parents participated in the study. Data were collected online. Content validity, construct validity, internal reliability and split-half reliability. were examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The construct of the ASC-ASD-P-TR, which consists of four dimensions (Performance, Separation, Arousal, and Uncertainty) and 24 items, was validated in Turkish. The scale has a score range between 24 and 96, and an increase in score means an increase in anxiety. The total variance explained by the scale is 61%. Cronbach&rsquo;s alpha reliability coefficient for the overall scale is 0.94. In the sub-dimensions of the scale, Cronbach&rsquo;s alpha value was between 0.66 and 0.80.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ASC-ASD-P-TR is a valid and reliable measurement tool for assessing anxiety in children with ASD in Turkiye.</p>","PeriodicalId":94262,"journal":{"name":"Turk psikiyatri dergisi = Turkish journal of psychiatry","volume":"36 ","pages":"404-413"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12266595/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145260541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}