SCHIZOPHRENIA ASSESSMENT Flashcards
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PANSS (Positive and negative symptoms syndrome scale)
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Best-validated instrument for assessing positive, negative and general psychopathology symptoms
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MATRICS (Measurement and treatment research to improve cognition in schizophrenia)
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Provides a 2hour evaluation of key cognitive domains relevant to schizophrenia
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SSPA (Social skills performance assessment)
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Evaluates social skills using behavioral observation of two- role play scenarios (neighbour- conversation initiation and maintenance, landlord- negotiation and persistence)