2015
The Yale Craving Scale: Development and psychometric properties
Rojewski AM, Morean ME, Toll BA, McKee SA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Green BG, Bartoshuk LM, O’Malley S. The Yale Craving Scale: Development and psychometric properties. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 154: 158-166. PMID: 26183404, PMCID: PMC4834029, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.06.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCeiling effectsPsychometric evaluationCraving ScaleDrinking scoresTreatment-seeking smokersInternal consistencyGood internal consistencyHeavy drinkersSmokingGroup comparisonsDrinking urgesStudy sampleDrinking outcomesSensation intensitySubjective cravingLabeled Magnitude ScaleCigarettesPsychometric propertiesScoresCurrent studyLatent factor structureTest-criterion relationshipsSound scaleSmokersDependent population
2014
Factor structure and clinical utility of the Beck Depression Inventory in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity
Udo T, McKee SA, Grilo CM. Factor structure and clinical utility of the Beck Depression Inventory in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity. General Hospital Psychiatry 2014, 37: 120-125. PMID: 25537344, PMCID: PMC4361288, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2014.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBeck Depression InventoryObese patientsMood disordersClinical utilityDepression InventoryDisorder psychopathologyHigh negative predictive valueMajor depressive disorderNegative predictive valueTreatment-seeking obese patientsExcellent internal consistencyDepressive disorderSelf-report questionnairesDepression symptomsPredictive valuePatientsThree-factor structureScreening instrumentDisordersObesityVariable associationsInternal consistency
2007
Factor structure and validity of the Medication Adherence Questionnaire (MAQ) with cigarette smokers trying to quit.
Toll BA, McKee SA, Martin DJ, Jatlow P, O'Malley SS. Factor structure and validity of the Medication Adherence Questionnaire (MAQ) with cigarette smokers trying to quit. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2007, 9: 597-605. PMID: 17454716, PMCID: PMC2527736, DOI: 10.1080/14622200701239662.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication Adherence QuestionnaireCigarette smokersNicotine patchAdherence QuestionnaireMedication adherenceNicotine patch useSmoking cessation outcomesPill-taking behaviorSample of smokersDrug plasma levelsBrief screening toolNonadherence factorsMedication useUnintentional nonadherencePlasma levelsCessation outcomesClinical trialsTreatment outcomesDrug levelsPredictive validitySmokersMAQ scoresNonadherenceScreening toolFactor 1
2006
Reliability of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale, and Tiffany Questionnaire for Smoking Urges in Smokers with and without Schizophrenia
Weinberger AH, Reutenauer EL, Allen TM, Termine A, Vessicchio JC, Sacco KA, Easton CJ, McKee SA, George TP. Reliability of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale, and Tiffany Questionnaire for Smoking Urges in Smokers with and without Schizophrenia. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2006, 86: 278-282. PMID: 16876968, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinnesota Nicotine Withdrawal ScaleWithdrawal ScaleNicotine dependenceFagerström TestSmoking urgesDiagnostic groupsFactor 1Similar inclusion criteriaFactor 2Cotinine levelsInclusion criteriaSmoking measuresSmoking variablesSmokersCarbon monoxide levelsHigh carbon monoxide levelsNonpsychiatric smokersSchizophreniaTotal scoreTest-retest correlationsFTNDInternal consistencyFactor 1 scoresScoresQuestionnaire
2005
Investigating the factor structure of the Questionnaire on Smoking Urges-Brief (QSU-Brief)
Toll BA, Katulak NA, McKee SA. Investigating the factor structure of the Questionnaire on Smoking Urges-Brief (QSU-Brief). Addictive Behaviors 2005, 31: 1231-1239. PMID: 16226843, PMCID: PMC2527734, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.09.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking Urges-BriefTreatment-seeking populationQSU-BriefSmoking urgesGood internal consistency reliability estimateStudy sampleFive-itemTwo-factor structurePsychometric propertiesPresent studyQuestionnaireInitial exploratory factor analysisInternal consistency reliability estimatesFactor analysisExploratory factor analysisFactor analytic findingsReliable assessmentSmokersScoringConfirmatory factor analysisPerceived risks and benefits of smoking cessation: Gender-specific predictors of motivation and treatment outcome
McKee SA, O'Malley SS, Salovey P, Krishnan-Sarin S, Mazure CM. Perceived risks and benefits of smoking cessation: Gender-specific predictors of motivation and treatment outcome. Addictive Behaviors 2005, 30: 423-435. PMID: 15718060, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2004.05.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPretreatment motivationTreatment-seeking smokersSelf-report instrumentGood psychometric propertiesSmoking cessationGender-specific predictorsTreatment outcomesSmoking cessation trialLikelihood ratingsBehavioral intentionsPsychometric propertiesMotivationIntervention strategiesCessation trialGender differencesPublic education campaignsPrimary aimStrong associationBeliefsParticipantsRatingsIntentionOutcomesSubsampleEducation campaigns