The Agitated Behavior Scale (ABS) can be used to evaluate behavioral problems in institutionalized patients with dementia, head trauma or other condition. Tracking the score over time can aid in determining if the patient is improving or deteriorating and how effective interventions have been. The primary author is from the Ohio State University in Columbus.
Behavioral Items: 14
Rating
Points
absent
1
present to a slight degree
2
present to a moderate degree
3
present to an extreme degree
4
total score =
= SUM(points for all 14 behavioral items)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 14
• maximum score: 56
• The higher the score, the greater the behavioral problems demonstrated by the patient.
percent of maximal score =
= (((total score) – 14) / 42) * 100%
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