What are the benefits of using the scale?
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Raised awareness of the importance of assessing inappropriate sexual behaviour in an in-patient setting
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Staff and clinicians have the ability to assess continual behaviour using a tailored scale
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Helps to facilitate a cultural change by encouraging responsibility for recording and reporting inappropriate sexual behaviour
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Increased understanding of the context that inappropriate sexual behaviour exists in
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A benchmark for future behaviour, so frequency can be evaluated and appropriate intervention is provided in the right way at the correct time
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Reduces subjectivity and lack of certainty in assessment
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Helps to decrease any embarrassment surrounding discussions regarding inappropriate sexual behaviour
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More tailored treatment plans can be designed based on how an individual’s behaviour has been recorded on the scale
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Improved ability to objectively and consistently record inappropriate sexual behaviour through clearer definitions of the type, nature and relative severity which may be encountered
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Putting inappropriate sexual behaviour on the agenda, meaning that incidents are readily identified and recorded
Who will benefit from using the scale?
The scale provides a universal language for clinicians and all levels of staff working in an in–patient setting who are involved in the assessment, treatment and management of inappropriate sexual behaviour. For more information on suitability, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss this further.