Psychosis Symptom Severity (PSS)

The PSS is a clinician-administered tool used to assess the severity of psychosis symptoms. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of psychotic symptoms in individuals.

Overview

The PSS is used to assess the severity of psychosis symptoms.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

8

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Clinician-administered

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

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

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High inter-rater reliability (Kappa = 0.85)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PSS scores with clinical assessments of psychosis.

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 psychosis.

Research and References
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2015). Clinical Global Impressions Scale (CGI) for psychosis severity. National Institutes of Health.

Related Assessments

PANSS,

BPRS

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Psychosis Symptom Severity (PSS) FAQS

What is the PSS used for?

The PSS is used to assess the severity of psychosis symptoms.

How is the PSS scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the PSS?

It is typically administered by clinicians.

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