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The Ward Daily Behaviour Scale

J Blunden1, A Hodgkiss, F Klemperer

  • 1Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
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The Ward Daily Behaviour Scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing patient behavior in psychiatric settings. This new instrument is suitable for various ages and diagnoses on acute in-patient wards.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • A new rating instrument, the Ward Daily Behaviour Scale, has been developed.
  • It is designed to measure noteworthy daily behaviors in psychiatric patients across different age groups and diagnoses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the reliability and validity of the Ward Daily Behaviour Scale.
  • To determine the scale's suitability for use in psychiatric in-patient settings.

Main Methods:

  • The reliability and validity of the scale were evaluated.
  • Testing was conducted on a sample of 40 psychiatric patients.

Main Results:

  • The Ward Daily Behaviour Scale demonstrated strong reliability.

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  • The scale was found to be valid for use with adult patients on acute in-patient wards.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Ward Daily Behaviour Scale is a dependable and accurate measure.
    • This scale is poised to become a valuable asset for numerous ward-based research studies.