Standard questionnaire-based assessment tools are widely used in general practice to evaluate various aspects of a patient’s health. These tools are structured to provide reliable and consistent information that assists in diagnosis, management, and referral decisions.
- Mental Health
- K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale): Used to assess psychological distress.
- DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales): Measures the emotional states of depression, anxiety, and stress.
- PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9): Measures the severity of depression.
- GAD-7 (General Anxiety Disorder-7): Screens and measures the severity of generalized anxiety disorder.
- AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test): Identifies individuals with harmful or hazardous alcohol consumption.
- CAGE: Mnemonic for cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye-opener
- Cognitive Function
- MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination): Brief questionnaire test that is used to screen for cognitive impairment.
- RUDAS (Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale): Screening tool for dementia, culturally appropriate for diverse populations.
- MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment): Assesses different types of cognitive abilities.
- Pediatric Health
- PEDS (Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status): Identifies developmental and behavioral problems in children.
- ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaires): Used to screen developmental performance in children.
- Maternal Health
- EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale): Screens for postpartum depression.
- Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS): Monitors maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy.
- PUQE-24: Used to assess the severity of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
- Sleep Disorders
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS): Measures daytime sleepiness.
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI): Assesses sleep quality and disturbances.
- Nutrition and Eating Disorders
- SCOFF-SS: Mnemonic for sick, contol, over 1 stone, fat when others say thin, food dominates, secret eating, satisfied with eating
- EAT-26 (Eating Attitudes Test): Identifies symptoms and concerns characteristic of eating disorders.
- MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment): Evaluates nutritional status in older adults.
- Pain Assessment
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS): Measures pain intensity.
- Brief Pain Inventory (BPI): Assesses the impact of pain on daily functions.
- Chronic Disease Management
- Asthma Control Test (ACT): Measures asthma control in patients.
- Disease Activity Score-28 (DAS28) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Assesses rheumatoid arthritis activity.
- Lifestyle Assessment
- IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire): Measures physical activity levels.
- Diet History Questionnaire (DHQ): Assesses dietary intake.
- Geriatric Assessment
- ADL (Activities of Daily Living Scale): Measures daily self-care activities.
- IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale): Assesses more complex activities necessary for living independently.
Each of these tools can play a role in identifying and managing health issues in primary care settings. They are designed for specific populations or health conditions and aid in the decision-making process of healthcare providers.