Preliminary data concerning the reliability and psychometric properties of the Greek translation of the 20-item Subjective Well-Being Under Neuroleptic Treatment Scale (SWN-20)
2009

Reliability of Greek Version of SWN-20 Scale

Sample size: 100 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Siamouli Melina, Moutou Katerina, Pantoula Eleonora, Magiria Stamatia, Chatzivasileiou Irini, Arapidis Konstantinos, Chatzivasileiou Achileas, Deres Simeon, Fountoulakis Konstantinos N

Primary Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Hypothesis

The Greek translation of the SWN-20 scale will demonstrate reliable psychometric properties.

Conclusion

The Greek version of the SWN-20 is reliable with psychometric properties close to the original scale.

Supporting Evidence

  • The SWN-20 had a Cronbach α equal to 0.79.
  • Factor analysis revealed seven factors explaining 66% of total variance.
  • There was a moderate relationship between SWN-20 and other psychometric scales.

Takeaway

This study shows that a questionnaire can help understand how happy patients feel while taking their medication.

Methodology

100 patients with schizophrenia were assessed using various scales including the SWN-20, and statistical analyses were performed.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to self-reporting and the subjective nature of well-being assessments.

Limitations

The sample consisted mainly of chronic schizophrenic patients, which may affect generalizability.

Participant Demographics

100 participants (79 males, 21 females) aged 42.6 ± 11.35 years.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.79

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1744-859X-8-3

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