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The Present State Examination Change Rating Scale.

K H Tress1, C Bellenis, J M Brownlow

  • 1Gordon Hospital, London.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|February 1, 1987
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A new psychiatric symptom scale, the PSE Change Rating Scale, improves sensitivity to change and reduces assessment time. This reliable tool aids in monitoring drug effects across various psychiatric diagnoses.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychometric Assessment

Background:

  • The Present State Examination (PSE) is a comprehensive psychiatric interview tool.
  • Existing scales may lack sensitivity to change or have lengthy administration times.
  • Minimizing bias like 'halo' effects is crucial in psychiatric assessment.

Observation:

  • A new scale, the PSE Change Rating Scale, was developed based on the PSE.
  • The scale retains PSE advantages like its glossary and standardized technique.
  • Designed to minimize feedback and 'halo' effects, enhancing objectivity.

Findings:

  • The PSE Change Rating Scale demonstrates improved sensitivity to change compared to the original PSE.
  • Administration time is significantly decreased.

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  • High inter-rater reliability was confirmed across diverse clinicians.

    • Implications:

    • The scale offers a more efficient and sensitive method for tracking psychiatric symptom changes.
    • Facilitates reliable monitoring of psychotropic medication effects in clinical trials and practice.
    • Supports objective assessment in various psychiatric diagnoses and research settings.