Shear et a reported the Panic Disorder Severity Scale as a standardized instrument to assess overall panic disorder severity. The authors are from the University of Pittsburgh, State University of New York, Yale University and Columbia University.
Parameters:
(1) panic frequency
(2) panic distress
(3) anticipatory anxiety
(4) agoraphobic fear/avoidance
(5) interoceptive (somatic manifestations of panic, uncomfortable bodily sensations) fear/avoidance
(6) work impairment/distress
(7) social impairment/distress
Response
Points
none
0
mild
1
moderate
2
severe
3
extreme
4
total score =
= SUM(points for all 7 parameters)
composite score =
= (total score) / 7
Interpretation:
• minimum total score: 0
• maximum total score: 28
• maximum composite score: 4
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