Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) Into Urdu

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists1 site in 1 country620 target enrollmentSeptember 8, 2024

ConditionsDepression Anxiety

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Depression
Sponsor: Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists
Enrollment: 620
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Cultural adapatation of DAS
Status: Recruiting
Last Updated: last year

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Translate and adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language and establishing the psychometric properties (reliability, validity, and norms) of the translated scale

Detailed Description

the present study aims to translate and culturally adapt the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS) into Urdu language. This study aims to increase the accessibility and accuracy of clinical assessments, ultimately improving the quality of mental health care delivery and advancing research in the field of clinical psychology within Urdu-speaking communities.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 8, 2024

End Date

December 30, 2024

Last Updated

last year

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Pakistan Association of Cognitive Therapists

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Individuals aged 18 to 65 years At least 5 years of education Individuals with symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Exclusion Criteria

•Substance use disorder according to DSM-5 TR criteria Significant cognitive impairment (for example, profound learning disability or dementia) Active psychosis as determined by their primary care clinician

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cultural adapatation of DAS

Time Frame: 12 weeks

facilitating access and use of the DAS for Urdu-speaking patients/clients, thereby facilitating more accurate assessments of psychopathology and maladjustment.