Abstract

The present study describes the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) full scale IQ (FIQ) of admissions to one UK High Secure Psychiatric Care hospital. WAIS IV comparative data and the FIQ of admissions from the 1960s to the 2010s are presented (n = 639). Results suggest 75% of current admissions have FIQs within the ‘low average’ and ‘extremely low’ classifications, with significant discrepancies between composite scales being common and processing speed being the most compromised area of cognitive functioning. A one standard deviation decline in FIQs of admissions since the 1960s to the 2010s is also present. The results are discussed in terms of the changing clinical presentations of admissions, along with research and clinical implications.

摘要

本研究描述了英国一家高安全精神病护理医院入院时的韦克斯勒成人智力量表 (WAIS) 全面智商 (FIQ)。提供了 1960 年代至 2010 年代的 WAIS IV 比较数据和招生 FIQ（n = 639）。结果表明，目前 75% 的入院患者的 FIQ 属于“低平均值”和“极低”类别，复合量表之间存在显着差异，而处理速度是认知功能最受影响的领域。自 1960 年代到 2010 年代以来，录取的 FIQ 也出现了一个标准差的下降。研究结果根据入院临床表现的变化以及研究和临床意义进行了讨论。