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Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) in Bipolar Patients

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: This study assessed the Persian version of the Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) in bipolar disorder patients to determine its reliability and validity, as currently no specialized tools are available to evaluate functional impairment in this population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 240 bipolar disorder patients at Shafa Hospital in Rasht in 2023. The Persian version of the FAST was translated and reviewed for content validity, reliability, and factor analysis. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 26, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed with LISREL version 8.8. Findings: =0.675). The FAST exhibited a Cronbach's alpha of 0.953, indicating robust internal consistency. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) ranged from 0.74 to 0.98, signifying excellent reliability. The correlation coefficient between scores from repeated tests demonstrated strong reliability. CFA was employed to confirm the dimensions of the FAST, and the construct validity was considered satisfactory. Conclusion: The Persian version of the FAST demonstrated strong psychometric properties in the study, making it useful for evaluating rehabilitation interventions, assessing medication effects, and supporting research efforts.

Source: Addiction and Health

DOI: 10.34172/ahj.1663

Authors: Kiomars Najafi, Robabeh Soleimani, Mohammad Hasan Novin, Mohammad Abolghasemi Moghadam, Samin Khoshnoud Speily

Institution: Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Guilan University of Medical Sciences