title: An inventory to measure knowledge of behavioral methods with inpatient adults.
abstract: A 44-item multiple choice inventory designed to assess the knowledge of hospital staff in the use of behavioral methods with adult psychiatric inpatients is described. Data are presented to demonstrate adequate internal consistency, temporal stability and validity. Potential uses and limitations of the inventory are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Western State Hospital, Staunton, VA 22401.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: McKeegan
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Donat
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000193:education*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011566:Psychiatric Aides / Q000193:education*; D011586:Psychology, Clinical / Q000193:education*