Predictors of Employment Status for Persons with Bipolar Disorder.

Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic and depressive episodes and can be a lifetime condition. Bipolar disorder has been found to be associated with various types of disabilities, including low employment rate and high dependence on public aid. The purpose of this study is to identify factors related to being employed for persons with bipolar disorder.

Associations among quality of life, activities, and participation in elderly residents with joint contractures in long-term care facilities: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Joint contractures and degenerative osteoarthritis are the most common joint diseases in the elderly population, can lead to limited mobility in elderly individuals, can exacerbate symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and disability, and can interfere with social participation and quality of life, thus affecting mental health. However, relevant studies on this topic are very limited. This study describes the associations of joint contracture categories and sites in elderly residents in long-term care facilities with their quality of life, activities, and participation.

Examining the validity and reliability of the revised developmental work personality scale (RDWPS)-traditional Chinese version.

Background: Work personality was found to relate to successful work adjustment, job readiness, work motivation and job maintenance. The revised developmental work personality scale (RDWPS) is a self-reported assessment to evaluate the work personality of the examinee which further psychometric study is required and needs to be applied to different culture. The aim of this study was to examine the theoretical structure, validity, and reliability of the traditional Chinese version of the RDWPS.

Psychometric validation of the Chinese version of the PaArticular Scales among elderly residents in long-term care facilities with joint contractures.

Background: Joint contractures, which affect activity, participation, and quality of life, are common complications of neurological conditions among elderly residents in long-term care facilities. This study examined the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the PaArticular Scales in a population with joint contractures.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used.

The study of the validity and reliability of the Occupational Self-Assessment-traditional Chinese version.

Introduction: Health professionals who work in mental healthcare settings need to use standardised, objective instruments; however, it is also extremely important that they maintain a client-focused perspective. The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the 'Traditional Chinese version of the Occupational Self-Assessment' (TC-OSA).

Methods: A total of 593 participants with mental illnesses participated in the study.

Quality of life outcomes for people with serious mental illness living in supported accommodation: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of quality of life (QoL) outcomes for people with serious mental illness living in three types of supported accommodation.

Methods: Studies were identified that described QoL outcomes for people with serious mental illness living in supported accommodation in six electronic databases. We applied a random-effects model to derive the meta-analytic results.

Reliability and validity of the self-reported Activities of Daily Living Scale for people with mental illness.

Background/objectives: Patient-reported outcome measures have been found to be an effective method of reflecting client perspectives on their personal health condition. The primary aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the self-reported Activities of Daily Living Scale (sf-ADLS) using Rasch analysis in Taiwan.

Methods: A total of 455 people were included in this study; 224 were persons with mental illness and 231 were healthy adults.

Determinants of Employment Outcome for the People with Schizophrenia Using the WHODAS 2.0.

Purpose Since the vocational outcomes of people with schizophrenia should be viewed in a holistic way, the second edition of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) might provide an evaluation regarding employment potential. To determine whether the WHODAS 2.

Life Adaptation Skills Training (LAST) for persons with depression: A randomized controlled study.

Bakground: To investigate the efficacy of the "Life Adaptation Skills Training (LAST)" program for persons with depression.

Methods: Sixty-eight subjects with depressive disorder were recruited from psychiatric outpatient clinics in Taipei city and were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (N=33), or a control group (N=35). The intervention group received 24-sessions of the LAST program, as well as phone contact mainly related to support for a total of 24 times.

Examining the validity and reliability of the Taita symptom checklist using Rasch analysis.

Background/purpose: The Taita symptom checklist (TSCL) is a standardized self-rating psychiatric symptom scale for outpatients with mental illness in Taiwan. This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the TSCL using Rasch analysis.

Methods: The TSCL was given to 583 healthy people and 479 people with mental illness.

Psychometric properties of the Mastery Scale-Chinese version: applying classical test theory and Rasch analysis.

Aims: This study examines the reliability and validity of the Mastery Scale-Chinese version (MS-C) when applied to three groups diagnosed with major depression, schizophrenia, or HIV/AIDS.

Methods: The individuals participating in the study were recruited from outpatient units of a medical center and a municipal hospital in northern Taiwan. The study sample (n = 2009) included 237 patients with depressive disorders, 160 with schizophrenia, and 1612 with HIV/AIDS.

Reliability and validity of the Paediatric Volitional Questionnaire - Chinese version.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Paediatric Volitional Questionnaire (PVQ-C) for use amongst preschoolers in Taiwan.

Methods: Forty preschoolers with developmental delays were randomly selected from northern Taiwan, along with another 40 typically developing preschoolers. The data was analysed using Rasch measurement model for construct validity and classical test theory for item reliability, intra- and inter-rater reliability, and convergent validity.

A longitudinal study of the predictors of quality of life in patients with major depressive disorder utilizing a linear mixed effect model.

We set out in this study to examine a longitudinal dataset using a linear mixed effects model. Our ultimate aim is to identify predictors of the quality of life (QOL) domains and items amongst patients suffering from major depressive disorders. Four categories of variables are included in our analysis, composed of 'personal predisposition', 'psychosocial', 'illness-related' and 'time', while the outcome variables for this study are the 'physical', 'psychological', 'social' and 'environmental' domains of QOL, in conjunction with all of the items within the scale.

Mastery and stigma in predicting the subjective quality of life of patients with schizophrenia in Taiwan.

A total of 199 outpatients with schizophrenia are assessed in this study for their sense of mastery, stigma, social support, symptom severity, and quality of life (QOL), with path models being used to test the direct and indirect effects of these factors on the physical, psychological, social, and environmental QOL domains. Symptoms, stigma, mastery, and social support are found to be key direct predictors for all 4 QOL domains, with mastery having the greatest direct effect on QOL, whereas stigma has the greatest indirect effect, although mediated by mastery and social support. Such results imply that in nonwestern cultures, mastery and stigma are still crucial factors affecting the QOL of patients with schizophrenia.

Quality of life for patients with major depression in Taiwan:A model-based study of predictive factors.

The 'quality of life' (QOL) for patients suffering from depression is affected by four factors: stigma, social support, mastery and depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to develop and empirically validate an appropriate path model for the QOL of patients suffering from major depression. We recruited a total of 237 patients suffering from depression from the outpatient psychiatry department of a university-affiliated hospital in northern Taiwan.

A psychometric study of the chinese version of the assessment of communication and interaction skills.

This study examined the dependability of the Assessment of Communication and Interaction Skills-Chinese version (ACIS-C) with psychiatric participants in Taiwan. A convenience sample of 101 participants diagnosed with psychiatric illness were recruited from four day-care wards in northern and eastern Taiwan. The results of the Rasch analysis showed that the ACIS-C items coalesced to form a measure of communication/interaction and the 4-point rating scale functioned as intended.

International efforts to disseminate and develop the model of human occupation.

This paper documents efforts in Canada, France, Finland, Germany, Hispanoamerica, Israel, Japan, The Netherlands, and Taiwan to disseminate the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). We aim to characterize the challenges involved, the strategies used, and the impact of these efforts in diverse cultural and social conditions.

Evaluation of the psychometrics of the Social Impact Scale: a measure of stigmatization.

As stigmatization has a large impact on patients, therapists need a measure of this impact to provide patients with adequate services. This study, therefore, examined the reliability and validity of the Social Impact Scale (SIS) when applied to three groups of individuals diagnosed with major depression, schizophrenia, or HIV/AIDS. The study sample (N=580) included 237 patients with depressive disorder, 119 with schizophrenia, and 224 with HIV/AIDS.

The predictive factors for length of stay for stroke patients in Taiwan using the path model.

The aim of this study was to examine the predictive factors, and their relative strengths, for predicting length of rehabilitation stay using the path model. One hundred and seventeen stroke patients were recruited from two rehabilitation units in university-affiliated hospitals in northern Taiwan. The Taiwanese Rehabilitation Database System was used to collect the patient's relevant information.

Quality of life in depression: predictive models.

The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive factors of quality of life for inpatients with depressive disorders. Eighty-three patients (mean age 44; 73% female) with depressive disorders were recruited from the psychosomatic ward of a medical center in the northern part of Taiwan. The predictive models of this study were established by encompassing three constructs: clinical variables, demographics, and perceived competence.

Reliability and validity of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure for clients with psychiatric disorders in Taiwan.

The purpose of the study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) in Taiwanese clients with psychiatric disorders. The COPM was translated into Mandarin and tested on 141 Taiwanese clients. The average age of the clients was 35.

A causal model of rehabilitation resource use for subjects with spinal cord injury in Taiwan.

Objective: The aim of this study was to construct an adequate causal model of rehabilitation resource use based on a Taiwanese rehabilitation database system.

Design: Cross-sectional analysis of data from a Taiwanese rehabilitation database system.

Subjects: Records from 68 patients (51 men, 17 women; mean age 43 years) with spinal cord injuries were used in the study.

Inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the Taiwanese Rehabilitation Functional Scale.

The need of a standardized evaluation tool for clinical practice is acknowledged by occupational therapists worldwide. The purpose of this study was to examine the inter-rater and test-retest reliabilities of the Taiwanese Rehabilitation Functional Scale (TaRFS) developed in Taiwan. Seventy-five subjects with varying diagnoses were recruited to participate in the study.