Assessing the Smallest Detectable Change of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale Score in an Adult Population in Japan.

Hiroyuki UchidaChiaki KuroiwaSae OhkiKana TakahashiKenji TsuchiyaSenichiro KikuchiKazuki Hirao

Published in: Psychology research and behavior management (2023)

Our study provided evidence on the reliability and interpretation of the K6 score. Calculating the SDC of the K6 score can help identify the significance of changes in psychological distress over time and can determine the efficacy of interventions for psychological distress.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms