The comparison of the behavioral observation system and the brief psychiatric rating scale-expanded.
The construct validity of the Behavioral Observation System (BOS), an observational instrument used by line staff to rate psychopathological behaviors, was studied using comparisons with the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Expanded version (BPRS-E). A sample of 100 inpatient participants was rated using the BPRS-E on the same day they were rated by line staff using the BOS. Pearson product-moment correlations were performed, supporting good convergence and divergence. Principle component analysis on the six BPRS-E scales and the four BOS scales resulted in a three-factor finding. This analysis was supportive of construct validity. Uses of the BOS in light of these findings were discussed.
Mogge
Neil L
NL
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, West Virginia University School of Medicine, William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, West, VA 26452, USA. nmogge@hsc.wvu.edu
LePage
James P
JP
Del Ben
Kevin
K
Murphy
James
J
D000328:Adult; D010054:Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019370:Observation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012720:Severity of Illness Index