Discussion: The
Psychiatric Evaluation and Evidence-Based Rating Scales
Assessment tools have two primary
purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a
client’s response to treatment. Often, you will find that multiple assessment
tools are designed to measure the same condition or response. Not all tools,
however, are appropriate for use in all clinical situations. You must consider
the strengths and weaknesses of each tool to select the appropriate assessment
tool for your client. For this Discussion, as you examine the assessment tool
assigned to you by the Course Instructor, consider its use in psychotherapy.
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To Prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on
the insights they provide regarding psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.
Consider the elements of the psychiatric interview,
history, and examination.
Consider the assessment tool assigned to you by the
Course Instructor.
Choose one assessment tool fromm the following:
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Mood Disorders Scales:
Beck Depression Inventory, 2nd Revision (BDI-II)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS)
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Post a brief explanation of three important components of the
psychiatric interview and why you consider these elements important. Explain
the psychometric properties of the rating scale you were assigned. Explain when
it is appropriate to use this rating scale with clients during the psychiatric
interview and how the scale is helpful to a nurse practitioner’s psychiatric
assessment. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Please use at least 3 sources dated 5 years or
less (2016 – 2021)
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