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The Relationship Between Two Scales Measuring Aggressive Behavior Among Continuing-Care Psychogeriatric Inpatients

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2005

Ajit Shah  and
Tamal De
Ajit Shah
Affiliation:
Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School, London, England, UK.
Tamal De
Affiliation:
Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School, London, England, UK.
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Abstract

Aggressive behavior among the elderly is a neglected area of research. An 18-week prospective study of aggressive behavior on a continuing-care psychogeriatric ward provided data to examine the relationship between two aggression scales (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 behavior among continuing-care psychogeriatric inpatients. Also, the nursing staff can be trained to complete these scales effectively.

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Brief Report
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International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 9 , Issue 4 , December 1997 , pp. 471 - 477
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© 1997 International Psychogeriatric Association

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