Beigel et al developed a symptom checklist for nurses caring for manic patients. It was developed at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
Symptoms:
(1) hyperverbal
(2) hyperactive
(3) distractable
(4) grandiose
(5) euphoric-elated
(6) manipulative
(7) physically aggressive
(8) denial
(9) seeks out others
(10) angry
(11) irritable
(12) undressing
(13) sexual preoccupation
(14) insensitive to others
Response
Points
absent
0
present
1
symptom score =
= SUM(number of symptoms present)
Interpretation:
• minimum symptom score: 0
• maximum symptom score: 14
• Patients with high or increasing symptom scores may need a more in-depth evaluation.
To read more or access our algorithms and calculators, please log in or register.
