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Validation and Standardization of a Goal‐Oriented, Quick‐Screening Geriatric Scale *
Author(s) -
MILLER EVA RUTH,
PARACHEK JOANNE FRAZIER
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1974.tb02178.x
Subject(s) - medicine , standardization , scale (ratio) , rating scale , expectancy theory , geriatrics , physical therapy , gerontology , statistics , psychiatry , psychology , computer science , social psychology , physics , mathematics , quantum mechanics , operating system
A quick‐screening device for use with geriatric patients was validated and standardized. The population consisted of 150 geriatric patients at Arizona State Hospital. All were screened, and a stratified random sample of 40 patients was drawn for the study. Ratings were obtained on the Parachek Geriatric Behavior Rating Scale (the experimental device) and the Plutchik Geriatric Rating Scale (the shortest recognized geriatric screening device currently in use), before and after treatment. Correlation of the the Parachek scale with the recognized scale was −.88, validating the Parachek scale as a shorter alternate. Criterion validity was also checked when results were compared to the therapists' judgment. Expectancy tables yielded cutting scores for future use of the Parachek scale in classifying patients for treatment programs. These cutting scores predicted correct placement for 74.5 per cent of the subjects tested. This scale provides a basis for goal‐oriented treatment plans, and also for long‐term statistical records of geriatric patients.