Table 1 Criteria used by the staff to fill out the behavioural grid
Behavioural items | Scoring criteria |
|---|---|
Isolation tendencies | playing solitary games, taking walks alone |
Sadness tendencies | mood state expressed by tears, complaints, frustration, irritation with others |
Depressive tendencies | remaining in bed, neglecting self-care, showing little motivation or interest, withdrawn |
Self-depreciation | belittling self, pointing out own incapacities and failings, expressing low self-value |
Self-mutilation | mutilations: scratching or scraping off skin, pulling out hair or eyebrows |
Conflicts with others | opposing others, verbal or physical disputes, other-directed complaints, making threats |
Disruptive behaviour | temper tantrums, sulking, running away, slamming doors, isolating self in room, breaking things, etc., in response to a conflict or a frustration |
Interest in friendship | making friends with other patients, taking part in group activities |
Interest in love affairs | showing interest in having a special relationship with someone of the opposite sex (or not...) |
Trust in others | participating in group activities, talking with others while taking walks, spontaneously greeting others, introducing self to caregivers or asking for help, etc. |