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Functional assessment in severely demented patients.

T Ward1, E Murphy, A Procter

  • 1United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London.

Age and Ageing
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The Brighton Clinic Adaptive Behaviour Scale reliably measures severely demented patients. This validated scale aids clinicians and researchers in assessing adaptive behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychometrics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Assessing adaptive behavior in severe dementia is crucial for patient care and research.
  • Existing scales may have limitations in capturing the nuances of behavior in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Brighton Clinic Adaptive Behaviour Scale.
  • To determine its utility for assessing severely demented individuals.

Main Methods:

  • The Brighton Clinic Adaptive Behaviour Scale was administered to patients with severe dementia.
  • Scale reliability was assessed.
  • Concurrent validity was established by comparing scores with the Clifton Assessment Procedures for the Elderly Behaviour Rating Scale and psychiatric ratings.

Main Results:

  • The Brighton Clinic Adaptive Behaviour Scale yielded a range of scores in the study group.
  • The scale demonstrated good reliability.
  • The scale showed strong correlations with established measures, confirming its validity.

Conclusions:

  • The Brighton Clinic Adaptive Behaviour Scale is a reliable and valid instrument.
  • It is a valuable tool for clinicians and researchers studying adaptive behavior in severe dementia.

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