PROMIS Global Health Mental (PROMIS-GH)

The PROMIS-GH is a self-report tool used to assess overall mental health and well-being. It provides a broad overview of mental health status and is used for general health screening.

Overview

The PROMIS-GH is used to assess overall mental health and well-being.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

10

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 1-5 scale, with higher scores indicating better mental health.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate better mental health.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PROMIS-GH scores with clinical assessments of mental health.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor mental health.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor overall mental health.

Research and References
Hays, R. D., Spritzer, K. L., Thompson, W. W., & Cella, D. (2015). U.S. general population estimate for “excellent” to “poor” self-rated health item. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 30(9), 1302-1308.

Related Assessments

SF-36,

PHQ-9

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PROMIS Global Health Mental (PROMIS-GH) FAQS

What is the PROMIS-GH used for?

The PROMIS-GH is used to assess overall mental health and well-being.

How is the PROMIS-GH scored?

Each item is scored on a 1-5 scale, with higher scores indicating better mental health.

Who uses the PROMIS-GH?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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