Validation study for the individual recovery outcomes counter (I.ROC) in a Spanish population.

• José A. Garrido-Cervera ^[2] ; María I. Ruiz-Granados ^[3] ; Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas ^[4] ; Antonio J. Sánchez-Guarnido ^[1]
  1. [1] Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves

     Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves

     Granada, España

     
  2. [2] Universidad de M´alaga, Andalucía Tech, IBIMA, Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Campus de Teatinos s/n 29071 Malaga, Spain; Hospital de Antequera, Avenida Poeta Mu˜noz Rojas, s/n 29200 Antequera, Malaga, Spain
  3. [3] Universidad de C´ordoba, Andalucía Tech, C. San Alberto Magno, s/n 14071 Cordoba, Spain
  4. [4] Universidad de M´alaga, Andalucía Tech, IBIMA, Facultad Ciencias de la Salud, Campus de Teatinos s/n 29071 Malaga, Spain

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• Localización: European journal of psychiatry, ISSN 0213-6163, Vol. 39, Nº 2, 2025
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpsy.2024.100287
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  • Background and Objective: To improve mental health recovery, it is necessary to have validated instruments. At present, however, there is a lack of valid instruments capable of measuring the recovery process in Spanish- speaking populations. The objective of this study was therefore to translate, culturally adapt and validate the Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter (I.ROC) for use in Spanish populations.

    Methods: The methodology applied was that recommended for cultural adaptations of questionnaires. It included the following phases: translation, back translation, cultural adaptation and understandability analysis. To assess its psychometric properties, the translated version of the I.ROC was administered to 307 people with severe mental disorders (SMDs).

    Results: The questionnaire’s internal consistency was satisfactory (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.894). Its stability over time was also appropriate, with no significant differences being found in any of the items in the two evaluations.

    Concurrent validity with the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS-24) was also acceptable (r = 0.663 p < 0.001). The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) results were concordant with a division into the 4 original factors, but also compatible with two or even with one single general factor.

    Conclusion: The results of the study suggest that the Spanish version of the I.ROC is a valid, reliable instrument for charting recovery in people with mental disorders (MD).