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    • Psychological assessment
    • Clinical screening tools

    Background:

    • Accurate screening for psychological distress is crucial in clinical settings.
    • Existing tools may have limitations in diverse client populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate a novel screening scale for psychological distress.
    • To assess the scale's efficacy across clients with and without cognitive impairment.

    Main Methods:

    • The scale requires administration by a health professional with specific psychological training.
    • Assessment involves interviewing an informant and observing/interviewing the client.
    • The methodology is designed for maximum screening effect.

    Main Results:

    • The scale demonstrates effectiveness in screening clients for psychological distress.
    • Its utility is confirmed for both cognitively impaired and unimpaired individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • This screening scale is a valuable tool for health professionals.
    • It offers a reliable method for identifying psychological distress in a broad range of clients.