[Brief self-evaluation questionnaire for depressive, asthenic and anxious dimensions]

Area of Science:

• Psychometrics
• Clinical Psychology
• Medical Diagnostics

Context:

• Assessing mood and fatigue in ambulatory patients.
• Need for validated instruments in general practice.
• Identifying patient subgroups for targeted interventions.

Purpose:

• To present a concise self-rating inventory.
• To validate the inventory using factor analysis.
• To assess its utility in clinical settings.

Summary:

• A 24-item inventory with three homogenous sub-scales: depressive mood, asthenia-fatigue, and anxiety.
• Factor analysis confirmed the distinct dimensions measured.
• The inventory is suitable for general practice and patient selection for trials.

Impact:

• Facilitates efficient screening of depressive and asthenic symptoms.
• Supports personalized patient management in primary care.
• Aids in the selection of suitable candidates for therapeutic trials.