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Assessment procedures used in studies on long-stay patients: a survey of papers published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
- Source :
- British Journal of Psychiatry; Oct79, Vol. 135, p330-335, 6p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 1979
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Abstract
- Every article published in the British Journal of Psychiatry between 1945 and 1974 was reviewed that provided original information derived from the direct assessment of long-stay patients. The 225 articles were examined for details of assessment practice and characteristics of the patients studied. Most studies used a very restricted range of assessment methods, with rating scales, used most frequently. Many used wholly unstandardized methods, and the description of patient characteristics was inadequate. A number of improvements in assessment practice are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00071250
- Volume :
- 135
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24850409
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.135.4.330