Longitudinal HCR‐20 scores in a high‐secure psychiatric hospital

ConclusionsIt is unsurprising that patients in two national services (for men with intellectual disability and women) have the highest HCR‐20 scores; however, the finding of relatively greater risk reduction in women needs further investigation. Although we did not find ceiling effects in this sample, the clinical value of frequently repeated HCR‐20 ratings may be limited for high‐risk populations where any change is likely to be slow. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research