Objective To evaluate the validity of Predictive Scale for Aggressive Behavior in Schizophrenic Patients.Methods The Predictive Scale for Aggressive Behavior in Schizophrenic Patients was used to rate sixty schizophrenic inpatients at the time of admission,and the Modified Overt Aggression Scale(MOAS) was used at the end of the first week.Results The accuracy of prediction for aggressive behavior of schizophrenic patients during their hospitalization of the first week is 74.5%.Impulsive behavior,irritability,distress/depression,delusion of being persecuted,support from family,source of emotional support and degree of life satisfaction were the major predictive factors.Conclusion The validity of Predictive Scale for Aggressive Behavior in Schizophrenic Patient was moderate.

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