<p>Validity of the Korean Version of DIVA-5: A Semi-Structured Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD</p>
Minha Hong, J. J. Sandra Kooij, Bongseog Kim, Yoo‐Sook Joung, Hanik K. Yoo, Eui‐Jung Kim, Soyoung Irene Lee, Soo‐Young Bhang, Seung Yup Lee, Doug Hyun Han, Young Sik Lee, Geon Ho Bahn
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study was to assess the validity of the Korean version of the semi-structured Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD, third edition (DIVA-5). The secondary aim was to compare sociodemographic and psychiatric comorbidities in adult patients with and without a diagnosis of ADHD. METHODS: A total of 279 participants were recruited from nine psychiatric outpatient clinics in Korea. All participants were administered the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) Plus v.5.0.0, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale v1.1 (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist, and DIVA-5. Diagnosis concordance between two board-certified psychiatrists and DIVA-5 were analysed. RESULTS: The DIVA-5 showed a diagnostic accuracy of 92%, a sensitivity of 91.30%, and a specificity of 93.62%. Significant clinical and demographic differences between ADHD and control groups were found. CONCLUSION: The Korean version of DIVA-5 is a reliable tool for assessing and diagnosing ADHD in adult Korean populations.