Anxiety, panic and social anxiety
Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS)
Score interpretation for Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS)
Reference information · Score-entry tool
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- 2026-10-26
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- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | PDSS; clinician-rated seven-item form |
| Respondent | Clinician |
| Purpose | Score interpretation for Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS) |
Clinician score entry
Enter a completed clinician-rated PDSS total; maintain the same form for serial measurement.
Scores stay in this page’s memory. Reset or leave the page to clear them. Use the exact instrument version and its authorized form.
Administration
Enter a completed clinician-rated PDSS total; maintain the same form for serial measurement.
Scoring method
Seven 0–4 ratings yield 0–28.
Interpretation & limitations
- Higher scores reflect more severe panic-related symptoms and interference. Assessment should consider agoraphobia and relevant medical/substance-related causes.
- No universal diagnostic severity band is assigned. Do not assume the self-report and clinician interview are interchangeable.