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Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale

The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a 30-item rating scale used to assess the severity and symptoms of schizophrenia. The PANSS is considered the gold standard for assessing the severity of schizophrenia and is used in clinical practice and research.

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

General Eligibility:1. Must be aged 18 years or older2. Must have a confirmed diagnosis of a major mental illness 3. Must be able to understand and follow instructions 4. Must be willing and able to complete the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) questionnaire.

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Questions for Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale

Questions

1.

POSITIVE SCALE

2.

Delusions

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
3.

Conceptual disorganisation

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
4.

Hallucinatory behaviour

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
5.

Excitement

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
6.

Grandiosity

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
7.

Suspiciousness/persecution

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
8.

Hostility

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
9.

NEGATIVE SCALE

10.

Blunted affect

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
11.

Emotional withdrawal

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
12.

Poor rapport

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
13.

Passive/apathetic social withdrawal

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
14.

Difficulty in abstract thinking

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
15.

Lack of spontaneity & flow of conversation

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
16.

Stereotyped thinking

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
17.

General Psychopathogy Scale

18.

Somatic concern

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
19.

Anxiety

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
20.

Guilt feelings

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
21.

Tension

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
22.

Mannerisms & posturing

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
23.

Depression

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
24.

Motor retardation

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
25.

Uncooperativeness

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
26.

Unusual thought content

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
27.

Disorientation

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
28.

Poor attention

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
29.

Lack of judgement & insight

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
30.

Disturbance of volition

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
31.

Poor impulse control

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
32.

Preoccupation

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme
33.

Active social avoidance

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. absent
  2. minimal
  3. mild
  4. moderate
  5. moderate severe
  6. severe
  7. extreme

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale

What is the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)?

The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is a structured rating scale used to measure symptom severity in people with schizophrenia. It is a 30-item questionnaire that assesses the severity of positive, negative, and general psychopathology symptoms.

What is the difference between the PANSS and other rating scales?

The PANSS is unique in that it measures the severity of both positive and negative symptoms, whereas other rating scales only measure the severity of either positive or negative symptoms. Additionally, the PANSS is a 30-item questionnaire, whereas other rating scales may be shorter or longer.

How is the PANSS scored?

The PANSS is scored on a scale from 1 to 7, with a higher score indicating a greater degree of symptom severity. The scores are then divided into three subscales: positive, negative, and general psychopathology.

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