Instruments for assessment of auditory hallucinations

Author(s): Killeen, M. R.

Journal/Book: Archives Psychiatr Nurs. 1998; 12: Independence Square West, Curtis Center, Ste 300, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399. W B Saunders Co. 255-263.

Abstract: The study of individual symptoms of schizophrenia, such as auditory hallucinations, can contribute to effective treatment strategies. We review existing instruments for the assessment of characteristics and dimensions of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders and describe their psychometric properties and implications for their use in clinical research and practice. In addition, three widely used global measurement scales for symptoms of schizophrenia, each of which contain questions that pertain to hallucinations, are included,

Note: Article Frederick JA, Clayton Coll & State Univ, Coll Hlth Sci, Sch Nursing, Morrow,GA 30260 USA

Keyword(s): NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS; SCHIZOPHRENIA; RELIABILITY; OMNIPOTENCE; VOICES

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