The apparent emotion rating instrument: Assessing affect in cognitively impaired elders

摘要: ABSTRACT Assessing affect in cognitively impaired elders is difficult. A number of instruments have been developed to measure single emotions or more broad aspects well-being. The Apparent Emotion Rating (AER) scale an observational instrument that measures the presence absence three positive (pleasure, interest, and tranquility) negative (anger, anxiety, sadness). Interrater percentage agreement ranged from 82% for anxiety 100% interest. weak, but statistically significant correlation (r = .303, p =.000) was found with Philadelphia Geriatric Morale Scale (Lawton, 1975). Elders greater cognitive impairment had lower AER scores than did persons higher scores. a promising tool providing reliable valid data about mood state, particularly unable respond self-report measure.