Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS)
Assess panic attack frequency, distress, and functional impairment over the past week
A 7-item self-report measure of panic disorder severity over the past week. Covers attack frequency, distress, anticipatory anxiety, agoraphobic avoidance, interoceptive fear, and functional impairment.
The PDSS-SR measures panic disorder severity over the past week, covering attack frequency, distress, anticipatory anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and functional impairment. Houck et al. (2002) adapted it from the clinician-administered PDSS (Shear et al., 1997).
The 7 items cover:
1. Panic attack frequency 2. Distress during attacks 3. Anticipatory anxiety (worry about next attack) 4. Agoraphobic fear and avoidance 5. Interoceptive fear and avoidance (fear of physical sensations) 6. Work/academic/home functional impairment 7. Social functioning impairment
Each item uses a 0-4 scale; total scores range from 0-28. A cutoff of 8+ identifies current panic disorder with 83.3% sensitivity and 64% specificity.
Psychometrics: Cronbach alpha = 0.92, test-retest ICC = 0.81. Correlations with the Clinical Global Impression scale support convergent validity.
Disclaimer: The PDSS is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. This test is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Result Interpretation
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We calculate your total from your answers, then give you a plain-language explanation of what the numbers mean. Whenever possible, we also show how your results compare to population norms.
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