Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)

The Y-BOCS is a clinician-administered tool used to assess the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of obsessions and compulsions.

Overview

The Y-BOCS is used to assess the severity of OCD symptoms.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

10

TIME TO COMPLETE

30-60

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 OCD symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

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

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating Y-BOCS scores with clinical assessments of OCD.

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 OCD.

Research and References
Goodman, W. K., Price, L. H., Rasmussen, S. A., et al. (1989). The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale: I. Development, use, and reliability. Archives of General Psychiatry, 46(11), 1006-1011.

Related Assessments

OCI,

DOCS

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Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) FAQS

What is the Y-BOCS used for?

The Y-BOCS is used to assess the severity of OCD symptoms.

How is the Y-BOCS scored?

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

Who uses the Y-BOCS?

It is typically administered by clinicians.

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