The Drinking Problems Index: a measure to assess alcohol-related problems among older adults.
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Summary
The psychometric properties of a 17-item measure specifically designed to assess drinking problems in older adults suggest that the Drinking Problems Index is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing problems associated with drinking in surveys of older persons.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 1991-01-01
- Cited by
- 87
- References
- 24
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Keywords
Reliability (semiconductor), Internal consistency, Alcohol consumption, Construct validity, Clinical psychology
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