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An observational study of two long‐stay psychogeriatric wards
Author(s) -
Ward Tony,
Murphy Elaine,
Procter Andrew,
Weinman John
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
international journal of geriatric psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.28
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1166
pISSN - 0885-6230
DOI - 10.1002/gps.930070311
Subject(s) - observational study , aggression , rating scale , psychiatry , psychology , schedule , medicine , scale (ratio) , clinical psychology , gerontology , developmental psychology , physics , quantum mechanics , computer science , operating system
Abstract Patients on two long‐stay psychogeriatric wards were observed using a schedule derived from transcription of videotape filmed on the wards. Data were also collected using the Clifton Assessment Procedures for the Elderly Behaviour Rating Scale (CAPEBRS), the Brighton Clinic Adaptive Behaviour Scale (BCABS) and psychiatric ratings. The observational procedure proved highly reliable but there was little evidence of association with other measures. Items related to disturbed behaviour on the CAPEBRS and the BCABS aggression subscale proved unreliable and it is suggested that this may be due to the overall low levels of activity. The implication for future research are discussed.