[ROM in adult psychiatry: an evaluation of measurement instruments].
TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR PSYCHIATRIE 2012;
54:147-152. [PMID:
22331536]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
An evaluation of the most commonly used ROM measures in Dutch psychiatry is lacking, both for severe mental illnesses and for common psychiatric disorders.
AIM
To provide an overview of the characteristics and quality of outcome measures.
METHOD
A literature study yielded six outcome measures. The psychometrical, clinical and practical aspects of these scales are described.
RESULTS
The measures are suitable and are of adequate quality.
DISCUSSION
It remains to be seen if any of the outcome measures are suitable for both serious and less serious mental illnesses. The use of a combination of a self-rating scale and an observerrating scale that measure symptoms and domains of functioning may be the most promising choice.
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