Reliability and validity of self-report data of homeless mentally ill individuals

Author(s): Morse, G. A., Klinkenberg, W. D., Trusty, M. L.

Journal/Book: Eval Program Plann. 1997; 20: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 47-54.

Abstract: Self-report measures used with homeless mentally ill clients exhibited moderate to high internal consistency coefficients. There was modest agreement between clients and case managers regarding the utilization of most services. However, clients and case managers exhibited little agreement regarding the use of scheduled counseling, supportive counseling, use of day programs, and substance abuse services. Clients and trained interviews exhibited modest agreement regarding the presence of most psychiatric symptoms and the need for treatment, but there was little agreement between interviews and clients regarding psychotic symptoms.

Note: Article Calsyn RJ, Univ Missouri, Gerontol Program, 8001 Nat Bridge Rd, St Louis,MO 63121 USA

Keyword(s): ADDICTION SEVERITY INDEX; SERVICES; ADULTS; DIAGNOSIS; DISORDERS; ALCOHOL

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