Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7 Using the GAD-7 as a digital screening tool
What is the GAD-7
The GAD-7 (GAD-7; Spitzer et al., 2006) is a widely used 7-item self-report scale used to screen for and measure the severity of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
The GAD-7 evaluates how frequently an individual has experienced symptoms such as excessive worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating over the past two weeks. Each item is scored on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 3 (nearly every day). Total scores range from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety.
The GAD-7 is primarily used in clinical and research settings to identify individuals who may require further assessment or intervention for anxiety-related disorders, offering a quick and validated method to support mental health evaluations.
GAD-7 digital screening for clinicians
Diginostic offers a digital version of the GAD-7, designed to help clinicians efficiently screen and support patient mental health. The tool features automated scoring and summary reports, streamlining the evaluation of generalised anxiety disorder.
Available through our subscription service, the digital GAD-7 transforms what was once a manual, time-consuming process into a seamless, secure, and data-driven experience that delivers better outcomes for both healthcare providers and patients.
GAD-7 screening process
Screen
Patients receive a secure link to complete the 7-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 GAD-7 reduces paperwork, minimises scoring errors, and eliminates manual data entry for clinicians.
The digital GAD-7 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 perinatal mental health care.
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