In the evolving landscape of mental health care, Measurement-Based Care (MBC) stands as a crucial tool for optimizing treatment outcomes. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) emphasizes the significance of routine MBC, backed by evidence of improved quality of care and patient-centered outcomes. This blog explores the recent APA Resource Document’s recommended Adult Rating Scales.
| Instrument | Condition/Type | Patient Administered |
| Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ- 9) | Depression | Yes |
| PROMIS Depression | Depression | Yes |
| General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) | Anxiety | Yes |
| PROMIS Anxiety | Anxiety | Yes |
| Panic Disorder Severity Scale – Self- Report (PDSS-SR) | Panic attacks | Yes |
| PROMIS Alcohol | Alcohol use disorders | Yes |
| US-Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (USAUDIT-C) | Alcohol use disorders | Yes |
| Brief Addiction Monitor (BAM-R) | Substance use disorders | Yes |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist (PCL) | Trauma | Yes |
| PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) | Trauma | Yes |
| Adult ADHD Symptom Rating Scale (ASRS) | ADHD | Yes |
| Columbia–Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) | Suicide | No |
| Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) | Suicide | No |
| Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) | Pain | Yes |
| Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale-6 (PANSS-6) | Psychosis | No |
| Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) | Psychiatric severity | No |
| Altman Self-Rated Mania Scale (ASRM) | Mania | Yes |
| Eating Disorder Examination – Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS) | Eating disorder pathology | Yes |
| Florida Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (FOCI) C-FOCI (child version) | Obsessive compulsive symptomology | Yes |
| Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Screen | Maternal depression | Yes |
| Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) | Health-related quality of life/functional status | Yes |
| World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS II) | Functional status | Yes |
In conclusion, selecting the right measure is pivotal for successful MBC implementation. The table serves as a comprehensive guide, but the journey doesn’t end here. Most of these assessments are conveniently available on PsyPack, providing clinicians with a user-friendly platform to seamlessly integrate these tools into their practice. Empower your mental health practice with PsyPack and stay at the forefront of delivering patient-centered care.
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