title: Simple behaviour rating scales for maximum security patients: development and validation.
abstract: An outline is given of objective behaviour rating scales developed for use by nurse custodians in the maximum security hospital setting. Four independent scales are described: (a) antisocial belligerence, (b) disorientation, (c) withdrawal and (d) personal hygiene. The scales gave high test-retest and inter-rater reliabilities. Various indications of validity and potential usefulness of the scales are given. In particular, a probable relationship of the scales (a) and (c) with an impulsivity/overcontrol dimension is suggested-this relating to the type of aggressive offending recorded.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D003221:Confusion / Q000175:diagnosis; D003417:Criminal Psychology; D005120:Extraversion, Psychological; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses; D011594:Psychometrics; D012919:Social Behavior; D012934:Social Isolation