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MMPI-2 negative treatment indicators scale and irregular discharge

P H Munley1, R Busby

  • 1Psychology Service, VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI 49016.

Psychological Reports
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Negative Treatment Indicators scale did not differentiate between psychiatric inpatients with regular versus irregular discharges. However, K scale elevation differed between groups, suggesting its importance in interpreting treatment indicator scales.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is a widely used psychological assessment tool.
  • Identifying factors associated with treatment adherence and outcomes in psychiatric inpatients is crucial for improving care.
  • The MMPI-2 Negative Treatment Indicators scale (TRT) is designed to identify patients who may not benefit from or adhere to treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether the MMPI-2 Negative Treatment Indicators scale (TRT) can predict irregular discharge from psychiatric inpatient treatment.
  • To explore the relationship between TRT scores, K scale elevation, and treatment discharge status.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed.
  • 18 psychiatric inpatients with irregular discharge were compared to 18 inpatients with regular discharge.

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  • The MMPI-2 Negative Treatment Indicators scale (TRT) and K scale were administered and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • No statistically significant difference was found between the irregular and regular discharge groups on the MMPI-2 Negative Treatment Indicators scale (TRT).
    • A significant difference was observed in K scale elevation between the two groups.
    • Patients with irregular discharge showed a trend towards higher K scale elevation.

    Conclusions:

    • The MMPI-2 Negative Treatment Indicators scale (TRT) alone may not be a reliable predictor of irregular discharge in psychiatric inpatients.
    • K scale elevation appears to be a relevant factor that may influence the interpretation of TRT scores.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the interplay between K scale elevation and treatment outcomes.