General concepts. The purpose and history of rating scales in psychiatry ; The psychiatric interview and the application of rating scales ; The statistical evaluation of outcome data ; Vignettes demonstrating the use of rating scales
Rating scales. Diagnostic scales in psychiatry ; Anxiety rating scales ; Depression rating scales ; Bipolar disorder rating scales ; Psychosis rating scales ; Global psychopathology and functioning rating scales ; Social/family functioning rating scales ; General health rating scales ; Insight assessment rating scales ; Involuntary movement rating scales ; Health care satisfaction and attitude rating scales ; Quality of life rating scales ; Substance abuse rating scales ; Suicide risk rating scales ; Impulsivity/aggression rating scales ; Eating disorders rating scales ; Premenstrual dysphoric disorder rating scales ; Sleep disorders rating scales ; Sexual disorders rating scales ; Geriatric rating scales ; Rating scales for children
Appendix. General information. Selected psychometric terms used to describe rating scales ; Common statistical techniques used in rating scale analysis ; Self-rated scales ; "Tips" to increase reliability of rating scales
Comparison tables. Diagnostic scales in psychiatry ; Anxiety rating scales ; Depression rating scales ; Psychosis rating scales ; Quality of life rating scales ; Substance abuse rating scales ; Geriatric rating scales ; Raring scales for children.
