GAD-7 Scale
Scoring
Scores of 5, 10, and 15 are taken as the cut-off points for mild, moderate and severe anxiety, respectively. When used as a screening tool, further evaluation is recommended when the score is ten or greater.
Evidence
Using the threshold score of 10, the GAD-7 has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 82% for GAD. It is moderately good at screening three other common anxiety disorders.
Panic disorder (sensitivity 74%, specificity 81%)
Social anxiety disorder
Sensitivity 72%
Specificity 80%
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Sensitivity 66%
Specificity 81%
Source
Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Lowe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder. Arch Inern Med. 2006;166:1092-1097.
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