"Life chart" retrospectivo: Instrumento para assinalar graficamente a presença e a evolução do impacto funcional de episódios afetivos maníacos e depressivos

Abstract

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.