Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15)

The PHQ-15 is a self-report tool used to measure the severity of somatic symptoms. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of physical symptoms that may be related to mental health conditions.

Overview

The PHQ-15 is used to assess the severity of somatic symptoms.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

15

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-2 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

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

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.80)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PHQ-15 scores with clinical assessments of somatic symptoms.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

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

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

Research and References
Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., & Williams, J. B. W. (2002). The PHQ-15: validity of a new measure for evaluating the severity of somatic symptoms. Psychosomatic Medicine, 64(2), 258-266.

Related Assessments

PHQ-9,

GAD-7

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Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15) FAQS

What is the PHQ-15 used for?

The PHQ-15 is used to assess the severity of somatic symptoms.

How is the PHQ-15 scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-2 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the PHQ-15?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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