Reliability and validity study for the adaptation of the Camberwell Assessment of Need Short Appraisal Schedule and the Self-Rated Version of the Camberwell Assessment of Need Short Appraisal Schedule to Turkish for Individuals with Severe Mental Dis

Objectives: The study aimed to adapt the Camberwell Assessment of Need Short Appraisal Schedule/Self-Rated version (CANSAS/CANSAS-P) to Turkish, and to test its validity and reliability on individuals with severe mental disorder. Methods: The sample consisted of 111 individuals with severe mental disorders who were receiving care at five separate Community Mental Health Centers in Izmir. The CANSAS was applied by the Researcher and an Observer to evaluate the participants, while the CANSAS-P was completed by the participants. Results: The content validity index of CANSAS and CANSAS-P was found to be 0.84. Results from the exploratory factor analysis showed that the compliance values of the CANSAS and CANSAS-P were 0.68 and 0.65, respectively. From the confirmatory factor analysis of the scales, the compliance indices were found to be acceptable at 0.075 and 0.054. In the CANSAS compliance analysis conducted to determine the level of agreement between the independent observers the total Kappa value was 0.621. In the parallel form reliability testing, two of the need levels were found to vary between 0.431 and 0.936. Conclusion: From the results, this study concludes that CANSAS and CANSAS-P are valid and reliable tools for conducting assessments of individuals with severe mental disorders in Turkey. The CANSAS is administered by a mental health team, while CANSAS-P is completed by the individual with chronic mental impairment, making them both important tools for identifying the views of both the specialist and the individual. It is believed that with these tools, a cooperative service mentality can be formed in planning treatment and care. © 2019 by Journal of Psychiatric Nursing.