Depression Anxiety Stress Scale Using the DASS-21 as a digital screening tool
What is the DASS-21
The DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale) is a 21-item self-report questionnaire used to measure levels of depression, anxiety, and stress over the past seven days. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale, where a higher score indicates greater levels of distress (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995).
Widely utilised by health professionals, the DASS-21 offers a quick and reliable way to measure distress, aiding in the detection and management of symptoms and supporting timely interventions.
The DASS-21 has demonstrated good reliability and validity across various populations and aligns well with established measures of emotional distress.
DASS-21 digital screening for clinicians
Diginostic offers a digital version of the DASS-21, designed to help clinicians efficiently screen for mental health concerns. The tool features automated scoring and summary reports, streamlining the evaluation of depression, anxiety and stress levels.
Available through our subscription service; the digital DASS-21 facilitates a seamless, secure and data-driven process.
DASS-21 screening process
Screen
Patients receive a secure link to complete the 21-item screening questionnaire on their personal device.
Integrate
Results are instantly shared with the patient’s healthcare provider, integrating with existing clinical workflows.
Connect
Based on the screening results, clinicians provide patients with the appropriate advice, support and guidance, including referrals if required.
Why you should join the digital transformation
Switching to the digital DASS-21 reduces paperwork, minimises scoring errors, and eliminates manual data entry for clinicians.
The digital DASS-21 streamlines the screening process, provides valuable data insights and integrates smoothly into clinical workflows.
Subscribe to our digital screening service today and experience a modern, efficient, and impactful approach to mental health care.
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