Durian Tangor is experiencing depressive symptoms following the death of her father as well as a negative grief process. Worker assessed the qualitative assessment information provided and came up with three quantitative instruments. Bereavement Risk Assessment Tool (BRAT) was used to assist client converse personal, interpersonal and situational factors that may place her at risk for a major negative grief experience. Beck Depression Inventory was also utilized to assess the presence and severity of the client’s symptoms of depression with the help of the DSM 5.The last is the CAGE assessment tool. This was utilized because during the intake session, (qualitative assessment) the client mentioned that she has a drinking problem at the initial
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1980). The client stated that “the presenting problem began after the death of her father”. This indicates that she might not have had depressive symptoms prior before the death of her father. BRAT was designed to be used with adults in grief who may have the chances of developing complications following grief. The data provide by the BRAT is useful when, making clinical assessment as well as planning treatment goals, objectives and plan. The CAGE assessment tool is a known and widely use screening tool for alcohol, it was utilized because it is short, simple; easy to remember and has proven effective for identifying a series of alcohol problems (Fiellin et al 1977). This instrument can detect problems a client has, two positive responses are considered a positive test, and shows that there is need for further assessment. Finally, Beck Depression Inventory has been used for an extended period of time to identify as well as assess depressive symptoms; it has been reported to be highly reliable Beck et al 1961. On the other hand, the new version of BDI confirms more closely to the diagnostic criteria for depression, it was designed to match the symptoms of depression …show more content…
While the qualitative assessment took almost two-three hours, the quantitative assessment was less time consuming, regardless of the fact that the worker utilized three type of assessments. Another difference is the fact that the information provides a baseline and periodic progress assessment. The client was more at ease during this assessment, compared to the initial session when she seem a little agitated talking to the worker about her problem. During quantitative assessment session, the worker explain the importance of this phase of session to the client. The client revealed that “I feel more comfortable filling out all this questionnaires as I have realized you’re not just seeking for my personal information because you find it interesting”. “Now I know you are out to assist me find a solution to my problems”. The quantitative assessment made the client realize the fact that the questions/ or detail required was for assessment purposes rather than the worker being inquisitive about her presenting problems. In addition, the client was able to discuss her initial drinking problem with the worker, stating that she usually take couple of glasses every day at home, but not outside and she never misbehaved after
1980). The client stated that “the presenting problem began after the death of her father”. This indicates that she might not have had depressive symptoms prior before the death of her father. BRAT was designed to be used with adults in grief who may have the chances of developing complications following grief. The data provide by the BRAT is useful when, making clinical assessment as well as planning treatment goals, objectives and plan. The CAGE assessment tool is a known and widely use screening tool for alcohol, it was utilized because it is short, simple; easy to remember and has proven effective for identifying a series of alcohol problems (Fiellin et al 1977). This instrument can detect problems a client has, two positive responses are considered a positive test, and shows that there is need for further assessment. Finally, Beck Depression Inventory has been used for an extended period of time to identify as well as assess depressive symptoms; it has been reported to be highly reliable Beck et al 1961. On the other hand, the new version of BDI confirms more closely to the diagnostic criteria for depression, it was designed to match the symptoms of depression …show more content…
While the qualitative assessment took almost two-three hours, the quantitative assessment was less time consuming, regardless of the fact that the worker utilized three type of assessments. Another difference is the fact that the information provides a baseline and periodic progress assessment. The client was more at ease during this assessment, compared to the initial session when she seem a little agitated talking to the worker about her problem. During quantitative assessment session, the worker explain the importance of this phase of session to the client. The client revealed that “I feel more comfortable filling out all this questionnaires as I have realized you’re not just seeking for my personal information because you find it interesting”. “Now I know you are out to assist me find a solution to my problems”. The quantitative assessment made the client realize the fact that the questions/ or detail required was for assessment purposes rather than the worker being inquisitive about her presenting problems. In addition, the client was able to discuss her initial drinking problem with the worker, stating that she usually take couple of glasses every day at home, but not outside and she never misbehaved after