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| Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2002): |
Validation of the behavioral observation system. Using nurse ratings of acuity.
Full Abstract
1. One of the goals of the BOS is to gather supplemental, objective data to help unit administration determine patient acuity, and thus, staffing needs. 2. The BOS was developed to help provide information that is easily collected, objective, reliable, and valid. 3. The current study sought to establish preliminary support for use of the BOS to assess patient acuity and determine staffing needs. 4. Because the BOS can be completed as part of HSWs' daily tasks with little additional cost, the data can be available to decision makers to determine the unit's needs more accurately and efficiently.
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Author information
Author/s: Mogge, Neil L (NL); Lepage, James P (JP);
Affiliation: Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, West Virginia University School of Medicine, William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, Drawer 1127, Weston, WV 26452, USA. nmogge(-atsign-)hsc.wvu.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services (J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Mar; vol 40 (issue 3) : pp 32-8
Dates: Created 2002/03/21; Completed 2002/08/21; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 11905285, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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