BEHAVIORAL UPSET IN MEDICAL PATIENTS - REVISED - EVALUATION OF A PARENT REPORT MEASURE OF DISTRESS FOR PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS

Examined the utility of a new parent-report measure designed specifica lly for pediatric inpatients, the Behavioral Upset in Medical Patients -Revised (BUMP-R). The BUMP-R was administered to 151 mothers of hospi talized children ages 4-12 years the day following the child's hospita l admission. The BUMP-R demonstrated good internal consistency and a f actor analysis revealed four factors identified as negativity/agitatio n, amiability, dysphoria, and noncompliance. Children exhibiting behav ioral distress at home were more likely to experience adjustment probl ems upon hospitalization. Demographic and illness-related variables we re not substantial risk factors for hospital adjustment difficulties.