Table 1_Detecting bipolarity using the Lebanese Arabic hypomania checklist (HCL-32): valid

760 patient records (29 BD-I, 142 BD-II, 589 MDD) were used to validate three shortened versions (HCL-20, -16, -8) of the Hypomania Checklist for differentiating bipolar disorder from major depressive disorder. The dataset, authored by Josleen Al Barathie and last updated in May 2026, contains results assessing reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of these screening instruments. All shortened versions showed strong reliability (α=0.78-0.90) and good screening ability (AUC=0.8520-0.8835).

Use Cases

• Validate shortened psychiatric screening scales based on reported reliability and AUC metrics.
• Compare screening performance for BD-I versus BD-II subtypes based on sensitivity analysis mentioned.
• Assess the trade-off between scale length and diagnostic accuracy for bipolar disorder screening.
• Replicate validation studies for mental health instruments in specific cultural or linguistic contexts.

Strengths

• Contains validation results for three distinct shortened scales (HCL-20, -16, -8) derived from a 760-patient sample.
• Provides specific performance metrics: Cronbach's alpha (0.78-0.90) and AUC values (0.8520-0.8835).
• Focuses on a specific population (Arabic-speaking Lebanese patients), addressing a noted research gap.

Limitations

• Row and column counts are unknown; data structure must be inferred from the description.
• The description notes study limitations including retrospective data collection and item interdependence.
• The dataset is very small (19.2 KB), indicating limited scope, likely containing summary results rather than raw patient-level data.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Josleen Al Barathie.

Collection Method

Clinical validation study using a sample of 760 patients diagnosed with BD or MDD.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-20 05:23:39.

Geography

Lebanon