Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17)

The PSC-17 is a brief screening tool used to identify psychosocial problems in children. It helps in identifying children who may need further evaluation and treatment.

Overview

The PSC-17 is used to identify psychosocial problems in children.

TARGET POPULATION

Children

NUMBER OF ITEMS

17

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Parent-report or Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

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

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of psychosocial problems.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PSC-17 scores with clinical assessments of psychosocial problems.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Parent-administered or self-administered.

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

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor psychosocial problems in children.

Research and References
Jellinek, M. S., Murphy, J. M., Burns, B. J., et al. (1986). Pediatric Symptom Checklist: Screening school-age children for psychosocial dysfunction. Journal of Pediatrics, 109(2), 371-379.

Related Assessments

PSC-35,

SDQ

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Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17) FAQS

What is the PSC-17 used for?

The PSC-17 is used to identify psychosocial problems in children.

How is the PSC-17 scored?

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

Who uses the PSC-17?

It is typically administered by parents or self-administered by children.

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