Incidence and prevalence are commonly used to measure the existence of disease in a population. In what instances would prevalence be a better indicator of disease burden than incidence? When would in
Incidence and prevalence are commonly used to measure the existence of disease in a population. In what instances would prevalence be a better indicator of disease burden than incidence? When would incidence be a more appropriate measure? When responding to your classmates, offer additional examples of appropriate uses for incidence and prevalence and explain how […]
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.
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 […]
