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17623388

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-7-11
pubmed:abstractText
The measures most frequently used to assess psychotic symptoms fail to reflect important dimensions. The Psychotic Symptom Rating Scale (PSYRATS) aims to capture the multidimensional nature of auditory hallucinations and delusions. Individuals (N = 276) who had recently relapsed with positive symptoms completed the auditory hallucinations and delusions PSYRATS scales. These scores were compared with the relevant items from the SAPS and PANSS, and with measures of current mood. Total scores and distribution of items of the PSYRATS scales are presented and correlated with other measures. Positive symptom items from the SAPS and PANSS reflected the more objective aspects of PSYRATS ratings of auditory hallucinations and delusions (frequency and conviction) but were relatively poor at measuring distress. A major strength of the PSYRATS scales is the specific measurement of the distress dimension of symptoms, which is a key target of psychological intervention. It is advised that the PSYRATS should not be used as a total score alone, whilst further research is needed to clarify the best use of potential subscales.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1049-8931
pubmed:author
pubmed:copyrightInfo
Copyright (c) 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
88-96
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
The multidimensional measurement of the positive symptoms of psychosis.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, De Crespigny Park, London, UK. C.Steel@iop.kcl.ac.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't