Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale (PARS)

The PARS is a clinician-administered tool used to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of anxiety in younger populations.

Overview

The PARS is used to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents.

TARGET POPULATION

Children and Adolescents

NUMBER OF ITEMS

50

TIME TO COMPLETE

20-30

minutes

FORMAT

Clinician-administered

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-5 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of anxiety symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

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

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PARS scores with clinical assessments of anxiety.

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 anxiety in children and adolescents.

Research and References
RUPP Anxiety Study Group. (2002). The Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale (PARS): Development and psychometric properties. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 41(9), 1061-1069.

Related Assessments

SCARED,

RCADS

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Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale (PARS) FAQS

What is the PARS used for?

The PARS is used to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents.

How is the PARS scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-5 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the PARS?

It is typically administered by clinicians.

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