The Minimum Data Set Agitated and Reactive Behavior Scale: Measuring Behaviors in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Interventions aimed at managing agitated and aggressive behaviors in dementia without the use of antipsychotics are currently being tested in nursing homes (NHs). Researchers and clinicians require a measure that can capture the severity of residents ’ behaviors. We test the internal consistency and construct validity of the Agitated and Reactive Behavior Scale (ARBS), a measure created using data from mandatory NH assessments.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - October 30, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Ellen McCreedy, Jessica A. Ogarek, Kali S. Thomas, Vincent Mor Tags: Original Study - Brief Report Source Type: research