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Assessing Negative Consequences in Patients with Substance Use and Bipolar Disorders: Psychometric Properties of the Short Inventory of Problems (SIP)
Author(s) -
Bender Rachel E.,
Griffin Margaret L.,
Gallop Robert J.,
Weiss Roger D.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the american journal on addictions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.997
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-0391
pISSN - 1055-0496
DOI - 10.1080/10550490701641058
Subject(s) - substance use , bipolar disorder , clinical psychology , psychiatry , psychology , bipolar illness , substance abuse , psychometrics , mania , mood
The Short Inventory of Problems (SIP), a questionnaire that measures negative consequences of alcohol use, has not been validated among substance users with co‐occurring psychiatric illness. This study examined the psychometric properties of the SIP in 57 outpatients diagnosed with substance use disorder and bipolar disorder. We modified the items to assess drugs in addition to alcohol and, further, we added corresponding items to assess consequences of bipolar disorder. This modified version of the SIP was psychometrically sound, and may be useful in patients with both disorders. A greater understanding of perceived negative consequences may enhance outcome assessment in dually diagnosed populations.