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Mental health patient assessment record: interobserver reliability.

M L Stricklin

    Nursing Research
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Interobserver reliability of the Mental Health Patient Assessment Record (MHPAR) was high for most behaviors. The MHPAR demonstrated excellent reliability for assessing psychiatric patients in home visits.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Nursing
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Accurate assessment of mental health patients is crucial for effective treatment.
    • The Mental Health Patient Assessment Record (MHPAR) is a tool used for this purpose.
    • Evaluating the reliability of assessment tools is essential for their valid application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the interobserver reliability of the Mental Health Patient Assessment Record (MHPAR).
    • To assess the consistency of MHPAR scores between two independent observers.
    • To evaluate reliability at two time points during home visits.

    Main Methods:

    • Two independent observers conducted home visits with 26 discharged psychiatric patients.
    • Observations were made at initial assessment (Time I) and two months later (Time II).
    • Pearson product moment correlation and sign tests were used to analyze MHPAR scores.

    Main Results:

    • High interobserver reliability (r values ranging from .83 to .98) was found at Time I.
    • Reliability remained high at Time II (r values ranging from .91 to .99).
    • A significant systematic bias was only noted in the social behaviors category at Time I.

    Conclusions:

    • The Mental Health Patient Assessment Record (MHPAR) demonstrates strong interobserver reliability for assessing psychiatric patients in home settings.
    • The tool is reliable for evaluating overall, physical, psychological, and medical behaviors.
    • Minor adjustments may be considered for the social behaviors component based on findings.

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