Panic Disorder Severity Scale
Panic Disorder Severity Scale

PDSS

Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS)

The PDSS is a tool used to assess the severity of symptoms associated with panic disorder. It is designed to measure different aspects of panic attacks and their impact on the individual's overall well-being.

Number of questions
7 questions
Estimated duration
4 minutes
Language
English
Original name
Panic Disorder Severity Scale
Target audience
Adults
Authors
David S. Shear (1992)

Scoring & interpretation

Each item is rated on a scale from 0 to 4, where a higher score indicates greater symptom severity. Total scores are interpreted to determine the severity of panic disorder, with categories ranging from no disorder to maximum severity.

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