Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)

The PANSS is a clinician-administered tool used to assess the severity of positive and negative symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia. It helps in monitoring the severity and progression of symptoms.

Overview

The PANSS is used to assess the severity of positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

30

TIME TO COMPLETE

30-40

minutes

FORMAT

Clinician-administered

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 1-7 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of positive and negative symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High inter-rater reliability (Kappa = 0.80)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PANSS scores with clinical assessments of schizophrenia.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Administered by a clinician.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor schizophrenia.

Research and References
Kay, S. R., Fiszbein, A., & Opler, L. A. (1987). The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 13(2), 261-276.

Related Assessments

BPRS,

SANS

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Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) FAQS

What is the PANSS used for?

The PANSS is used to assess the severity of positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia.

How is the PANSS scored?

Each item is scored on a 1-7 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the PANSS?

It is typically administered by clinicians.

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