Autumn 2014 Workshop: Algorithms/Rules to Identify Clinical Inconsistency in the use of Rating Scales in CNS RCTs
Chairs: Jonathan Rabinowitz, PhD; Nina R. Schooler, PhD
Objective- To create consistency and plausibility rules and checks for use of ratings scales by identifying patterns of ratings that are clinically implausible or at least unlikely. Inconsistent ratings can contribute to measurement error, extreme variability and generate incomprehensible ratings. We will develop consistency algorithms for widely used rating scales. This work will add to the armamentarium of tools to improve measurement. Our first focus will be the PANSS.