Assessment instruments and rating scales

2016 ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Heidi Hermans
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Assessment Instruments

Observation-centered Approach to ASD Assessment in Tanzania

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 330-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley J. Harrison ◽  
Eric H. Zimak ◽  
Stephen J. Sheinkopf ◽  
Karim P. Manji ◽  
Eric M. Morrow
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Behavioral Observation ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Cultural Adaptations ◽  
Observation Instrument ◽  
Current Assessment ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Lower Income Countries

Abstract In many lower-income countries, there is a paucity of assessment services for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)., Guidelines will be provided for conducting cross-cultural assessments in the context of limited validated resources in Tanzania. By examining behavioral, social, and adaptive differences we were able to provide differential diagnostic evaluations aligning with best practice standards for 41 children in Tanzania age 2–21 years. We describe the utility of a flexible, behavioral observation instrument, the Childhood Autism Rating Scales, Second Edition (CARS2), to gather diagnostic information in a culturally sensitive manner. We observed that the ASD group was characterized by significantly higher scores on the CARS2, F  =  21.09, p < .001, η2  =  .37, than the general delay comparison group. Additional recommendations are provided for making cultural adaptations to current assessment instruments for use in a country without normed instruments, such as Tanzania.

Structural Validity of the HBSC Bullying Measure: Self-Report Rating Scales of Youth Victimization and Perpetration Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 628-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Roberson ◽  
Tyler L. Renshaw
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Diverse Student Populations ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Perpetrators And Victims

Bullying involvement among youth has consistently been linked to potentially serious consequences for both perpetrators and victims. To help clarify the nature and scope of youth bullying involvement, empirically validated assessment instruments measuring victimization and perpetration behaviors are needed for use in research and practice. The present study investigated the latent factor structure of the 22 victimization and perpetration items within the 2009-2010 Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) self-report survey. Structural validity analyses were conducted using a representative sample of U.S. youth in Grades 5 to 10 ( N = 11,449) obtained from the national administration of the HBSC self-report survey. Results suggested a two-factor latent structure comprised of bullying victimization and perpetration was the most theoretically and psychometrically sound measurement model for these data. In addition, multigroup measurement and structural invariance analyses showed that this model functioned equitably across student race/ethnicity, sex, and grade level, supporting the measure’s use with diverse student populations.

Scales to measure dimensions of hallucinations and delusions: the psychotic symptom rating scales (PSYRATS)

1999 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 879-889 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. HADDOCK ◽  
J. McCARRON ◽  
N. TARRIER ◽  
E. B. FARAGHER
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Symptom ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Auditory Hallucination ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Auditory Hallucinations ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Psychological Treatments ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Symptom Rating

Background. Scales to measure the severity of different dimensions of auditory hallucinations and delusions are few. Biochemical and psychological treatments target dimensions of symptoms and valid and reliable measures are necessary to measure these.Method. The inter-rater reliability and validity of the Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales (PSYRATS: auditory hallucination subscale and delusions subscale), which measure several dimensions of auditory hallucinations and delusions were examined in this study.Results. The two scales were found to have excellent inter-rater reliability. Their validity as compared with the KGV scale (Krawiecka et al. 1977) was explored.Conclusions. It is concluded that the PSYRATS are useful assessment instruments and can complement existing measures.

scholarly journals Converting Likert Scales Into Behavioral Anchored Rating Scales(Bars) For The Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness For Formative Purposes

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Matosas-López ◽  
◽  
Santiago Leguey-Galán ◽  
Luis Miguel Doncel-Pedrera ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Scale Construction ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Student Evaluations Of Teaching ◽  
Likert Scales ◽  
Traditional Procedure ◽  
Evaluation Of Teaching ◽  
Appraisal Tool ◽  
Behavioral Information

Likert scales traditionally used in student evaluations of teaching (SET) suffer from several shortcomings, including psychometric deficiencies or ambiguity problems in the interpretation of the results. Assessment instruments with Behavioral Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) offer an alternative to Likerttype questionnaires. This paper describes the construction of an appraisal tool with BARS generated with the participation of 974 students and 15 teachers. The resulting instrument eliminates ambiguity in the interpretation of results and gives objectivity to the evaluation due to the use of unequivocal behavioral examples in the final scale. However, BARS methodology presents the problem of losing behavioral information during scale construction. The BARS methodology presented by the authors introduces an additional step to the traditional procedure, which significantly reduces the loss of information during the scale construction. The authors conclude that the qualitative approach of the proposed instrument facilitates the application of the formative function of the evaluation.

scholarly journals Screening for illicit drug use in psychiatric hospitals: whose job is it?

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilana B. Crome ◽  
Roger Bloor ◽  
Betsy Thom
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Assessment Instruments

This review focuses on screening and assessment in general psychiatric settings, where drug use is unlikely to be known to service providers. It builds on the recurrent finding that psychiatric patients are at high risk of substance misuse. The application of self-report questionnaires and rating scales and more in-depth assessment instruments is outlined, as are biological screening techniques. The use of brief self-completion questionnaires probably offers the most practical approach to routine screening by non-specialist staff in general hospital settings. The importance of implementing such tools lies in reaching an accurate diagnosis, choosing treatments more appropriately and monitoring the management of patients' psychiatric disorders.

Long-term studies of antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Lewander
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Long Term Studies

SummaryStudies on long-term efficacy and safety should be a main concern in the evaluation of novel antipsychotics. The present paper is a review of important issues related to the design and performance of such trials. The variability of the natural course of schizophrenia, the variability in treatment response, and the variability of actions of different neuroleptics need to be considered. Long-term studies need to address maintenance of efficacy, prevention of relapse and recurrence, health economics, quality of life and a large number of safety issues in order to get approval for new drug applications and reimbursement on expensive new medicines. Assessment instruments for efficacy, tolerability and safety, need to be supplemented with rating scales for various aspects of psychopathology (positive, negative, deficit symptoms), social and work functioning, drug induced mental side effects, quality of life and accounts of total treatment costs.

A Review of the Applications of the REHAB Assessment System

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Baker ◽  
John Hall
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Hard Data ◽  
Group Settings ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Behaviour Rating ◽  
Living Skills ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Hospital Wards

In the last 10 years, as part of the push towards greater community provision of services for the psychiatrically disabled in the UK, assessment has assumed a prominent position. A variety of different assessment instruments have been employed, including assessment of patient attitudes and opinions, of the environment, social networks and basic living skills (Carson, 1991; TAPS, 1992). Amongst the differing assessment types, behaviour rating scales have a distinct contribution. They are particularly applicable to group settings such as hostels or hospital wards and have the advantage of being objective, behavioural, able to measure change in functioning over time or due to some intervention; and most importantly, they yield numerical scores which can be assessed against “hard data” in the form of norms or scores from other populations, especially those from other countries.

The Token and Reporter's Tests

1985 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 244-255
Author(s):  
Penelope K. Hall ◽  
Linda S. Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Language Disorders ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Token Test ◽  
Normal Language

The performance of 123 language-disordered children on the DeRenzi and Faglioni form of the Token Test and the DeRenzi and Ferrari Reporter's Test were analyzed using two scoring conventions, and then compared with the performances of children with presumed normal language development. Correlations with other commonly used language assessment instruments are cited. Use of the Token and Reporter's Tests with children exhibiting language disorders is suggested.

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