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The needs and resources assessment interview for severely mentally ill adults
P W Corrigan1, B Buican, S McCraken
1University of Chicago Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA.
Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)
|May 1, 1995
Summary
The Needs and Resources Assessment tool reliably measures patient needs and resources. This validated instrument aids in developing effective rehabilitation intervention plans.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Psychometrics
- Patient Assessment
Background:
- Patient-centered care requires accurate assessment of individual needs and resources.
- Effective intervention planning in rehabilitation relies on validated measurement tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Needs and Resources Assessment (NRA) interview instrument.
- To determine the NRA's suitability for use in rehabilitation settings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of internal consistency for four NRA subscales (needs, resources, satisfaction, importance).
- Assessment of test-retest reliability for the NRA instrument.
- Correlational analysis with independent scales for support network, quality of life, and depressive symptoms.
Main Results:
- Internal consistency ranged from .66 to .81, indicating good reliability.
- Test-retest reliability ranged from .71 to .86, demonstrating stability.
- Significant correlations were found with measures of social support, quality of life, and depression.
Conclusions:
- The Needs and Resources Assessment demonstrates strong reliability and validity.
- The NRA is a potentially valuable tool for prioritizing patient needs in rehabilitation.
- This instrument can inform the development of tailored intervention plans for patients.