We propose a game-theoretic model of reciprocity and trust that incorporates personality traits. In the model, positive and negative reciprocity are “reciprocal preferences:” parameters of heterogeneous utility functions that take into account the material welfare of others (positively if they ha...
Background: The Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III (ACE-III) is widely used for evaluation of dementia. Aim: To assess the psychometric properties of ACE-III, analyzing its factor structure, its reliability (from an Item Response Theory [TRI] model) and its diagnostic usefulness. Material an...
Veliz Garcia, Oscar
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Calderon Carvajal, Carlos
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Beyle Sandoval, Christian
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[Psychometric properties of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III (ACE-III) for the detection of dementia]
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Psychometric properties of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III (ACE-III) for the detection of dementia
Background: Beliefs about professionals' healthcare may influence healthcare behaviors. Such beliefs are in part the result of the interactions that professionals have with their patients. Recent studies highlight the importance of beliefs about physicians, their effect on health-care behaviors, ...
Jose Baeza Rivera, Maria
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Betancourt, Hector
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Salinas Onate, Natalia
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Ortiz, Manuel S.
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Marin, Olivia
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Valle, Gissel
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[Development of an instrument to assess cultural beliefs about physicians]
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Development of an instrument to assess cultural beliefs about physicians
Background: According to the Chilean National Health Survey (20092010), 17% of people aged 15 years or more have depressive symptoms. Thus, freely-available, easily-administered, and highly sensitive screening tests for depression are needed in clinical and research settings. Aim: To evaluate the...