COURSE  

NRNP-6635 Psychpathology Diag Reasoning

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.

SOLUTION  

The psychometric properties of an instrument provide evidence of whether the instrument performs as portrayed and intended. Clinicians and researchers utilize many instruments to make patient care decisions. Understanding the instruments that are being utilized is prudent and taking into consideration the psychometric property of the tool involves its comprehension. Quality care and optimal patient outcomes are the primary goals of mental healthcare. The quality of the information provided by the tools we use depends on the tool’s psychometric properties, which include reliability, stability, internal consistency…….please click the icon below to access entire solution at $10