PQ-16 – Prodromal Questionnaire
Description
The PQ-16 is a 16-item questionnaire which screens for symptoms of psychosis.
Special Instructions
Once the patient has submitted it, you may preview it on the uninitialed documents tab in
the EHR. However, do not initial it or it won't later be pulled into your Mobile Note.
Scores Produced
PQ-16 Total (0-16). Each item marked “True” contributes 1 point to the PQ-16 Total.
Interpretation
Scores greater than or equal to 6 are associated with higher risk of psychosis
References
Ising, H. K., Veling, W., Loewy, R. L., Rietveld, M. W., Rietdijk, J., Dragt, S., Klaassen, R. M. C., Neiman, D. H., Wunderink, L., Linszen, D. H., & van der Gaag, M. (2012). The validity of the 16-item version of the Prodromal Questionnaire (PQ-16) to screen for ultra high risk of developing psychosis in the general help-seeking population. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 38(6), 1288–1296.
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