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The relationship between two scales measuring aggressive behaviour among continuing-care psychogeriatric inpatients
Author(s)Ajit Shah, Tamal De
Journal titleInternational Psychogeriatrics, vol 9, no 4, December 1997
Pagespp 471-477
KeywordsAggression ; Evaluation ; Psychogeriatric units ; Patients ; London.
AnnotationAggressive behaviour among older people is a neglected area of research. An 18-week prospective study of aggressive behaviour on a continuing-care psychogeriatric ward in London provided data to examine the relationship between two aggression sales (SOAS and RAGE). There was a strong and significant correlation between the SOAS and RAGE scales for the total and the subscale scores. Both these scales appear useful in measuring aggressive behaviour among continuing-care psychogeriatric inpatients. In addition, nursing staff can be trained to complete these scales effectively. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980518414 A
ClassmarkEPB: 4C: LDM: LF: 82L

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