The Evaluation of Treatment Methods by Rating and Self-Rating Scales

1985 ◽  
pp. 365-370
Author(s):  
Detlev von Zerssen
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
Self Rating

Childbirth and Posttraumatic Stress Responses

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eelco Olde ◽  
Rolf J. Kleber ◽  
Onno van der Hart ◽  
Victor J.M. Pop
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
The Impact

Childbirth has been identified as a possible traumatic experience, leading to traumatic stress responses and even to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The current study investigated the psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) in a group of women who recently gave birth (N = 435). In addition, a comparison was made between the original IES and the IES-R. The scale showed high internal consistency (α = 0.88). Using confirmatory factor analysis no support was found for a three-factor structure of an intrusion, an avoidance, and a hyperarousal factor. Goodness of fit was only reasonable, even after fitting one intrusion item on the hyperarousal scale. The IES-R correlated significantly with scores on depression and anxiety self-rating scales, as well as with scores on a self-rating scale of posttraumatic stress disorder. Although the IES-R can be used for studying posttraumatic stress reactions in women who recently gave birth, the original IES proved to be a better instrument compared to the IES-R. It is concluded that adding the hyperarousal scale to the IES-R did not make the scale stronger.

scholarly journals Analysis of Self-Consciousness Using Self-Rating Scales in Children with Duchenne Progressive Muscular Dystrophy and Asthma

1989 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Akihiko OGASAWARA ◽  
Kazumi KOHMURA ◽  
Mitsuhiro MIYAZAKI ◽  
Youichi USHIDA ◽  
Shingo YAMAUCHI
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Progressive Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Self Rating

Differential Responding to Positive and Negative Items: The Case of a Negative Item in a Questionnaire for Course and Faculty Evaluation

2001 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 497-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Mohamed Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Evaluation ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Faculty Evaluation ◽  
Random Responding ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Factor Analytic ◽  
Negative Item ◽  
Response Sets ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Positive Item

Previous factor-analytic studies of self-rating scales have yielded a factor on which negatively worded items loaded separately. The present study investigated the existence for such a factor in a questionnaire for course and teacher evaluation which included one negative item. The questionnaire was administered in 1,095 university classes Two factors emerged, an exclusively positive-item factor and another factor on which the single negative item and one positive item loaded It was suggested that both items of Factor 2 were ambiguous and may identify tendencies such as acquiescence, random responding, and response sets.

Self-Rating Scales Do Not Predict Balance in Parkinson Disease

2011 ◽  
Vol 43 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 288
Author(s):  
Brian Hoover ◽  
Shinichi Amano ◽  
Srikant Vallabhajosula ◽  
Joe Nocera ◽  
Chris Hass
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Self Rating

Nonpsychotic Patients Referred to a Consultation Service

1988 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-390
Author(s):  
R. Kellner ◽  
J. Robinson ◽  
A. Vogel ◽  
W. W. Winslow ◽  
D. Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Parental Death ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Consultation Service ◽  
Self Rating

In order to examine characteristics of nondangerous and nonpsychotic patients referred to a consultation service, the authors administered self-rating scales and questionnaires to fifty referred medical patients and nonreferred controls. Recalled abuse in childhood appeared a stronger predictor for referral than some other commonly researched ones such as parental death, divorce or separation in childhood or recent losses. Anxiety, hostility and depression were significantly higher in referred patients, whereas hypochondriacal attitudes did not differ between the two groups. The findings appear to have implications for treatment.

Assessment of a new self-rating scale for post-traumatic stress disorder

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. T. DAVIDSON ◽  
S. W. BOOK ◽  
J. T. COLKET ◽  
L. A. TUPLER ◽  
S. ROTH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Treatment Effects ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background. In post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) there is a need for self-rating scales that are sensitive to treatment effects and have been tested in a broad range of trauma survivors. Separate measures of frequency and severity may also provide an advantage.Methods. Three hundred and fifty-three men and women completed the Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS), a 17-item scale measuring each DSM-IV symptom of PTSD on 5-point frequency and severity scales. These subjects comprised war veterans, survivors of rape or hurricane and a mixed trauma group participating in a clinical trial. Other scales were included as validity checks as follows: Global ratings, SCL-90-R, Eysenck Scale, Impact of Event Scale and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R.Results. The scale demonstrated good test–retest reliability (r = 0·86), internal consistency (r = 0·99). One main factor emerged for severity and a smaller one for intrusion. In PTSD diagnosed subjects, and the factor structure more closely resembled the traditional grouping of symptoms. Concurrent validity was obtained against the SCID, with a diagnostic accuracy of 83% at a DTS score of 40. Good convergent and divergent validity was obtained. The DTS showed predictive validity against response to treatment, as well as being sensitive to treatment effects.Conclusions. The DTS showed good reliability and validity, and offers promised as a scale which is particularly suited to assessing symptom severity, treatment outcome and in screening for the likely diagnosis of PTSD.

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