Psychogeriatric Dependency Rating Scales (PGDRS) A Method of Assessment for Use by Nurses
- 1 December 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Vol. 137 (6), 558-565
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.137.6.558
Abstract
Summary: Validity and reliability studies of a method of assessment of the elderly mentally ill by nurses are presented. The method has the advantages of being brief, meaningful and structured into three areas which provide useful distinctions for nursing: Orientation, Behaviour, and Physical Capacity. Applications of the scales are discussed.This publication has 12 references indexed in Scilit:
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