Retrospective Life Chart: instrument to graphically mark the presence and the evolution of functional impairment in manic and depressive episodes
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832009000600001Keywords:
Bipolar disorder, course, mania, depression, functionalityAbstract
BACKGROUND: A life chart is a widely used instrument both in research and clinical practice to document the longitudinal course of bipolar disorder, being easy to apply and accuratly reports the clinical history. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this paper is to present the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Retrospective Life Chart. METHODS: Translation and retrotranslation, review, and semantic, language, cultural and conceptual equivalence were done. RESULTS: Results are presented in graphic format. DISCUSSION: The Portuguese version of Life Chart will allow that studies conducted in Brazil to use the same parameters that are used in international research.Downloads
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2009-01-01
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Retrospective Life Chart: instrument to graphically mark the presence and the evolution of functional impairment in manic and depressive episodes . (2009). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 36(6), 217-220. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832009000600001