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Validated scale interpreter

Draft an interpretation of supplied measure scores for comparison with the measure’s authorized scoring guidance.

Standard tool; account and usage limits apply. Review the current offer in the app before paying.

The task

When this tool helps

You need a careful explanation of supplied measure scores for professional review.

Why use a dedicated tool?

The dedicated form keeps region, client age band, scale scores & context in one task-specific starting point. You supply the context, review the draft, and decide what to use.

Pro access covers the settings marked Pro. Check the offer, usage limits, and renewal terms shown in your app before paying.

From input to draft

A concrete example

Fictional material

Sample input

What you bring

Fictional adult A completed the same anxiety measure at two visits, scoring 12 and then 8. The instrument version, completion dates, and item responses are not provided. Summarize the difference without assigning severity bands.

Illustrative draft

The supplied total decreased from 12 to 8, a difference of four points. Severity and clinical significance cannot be established from these totals alone without the instrument, version, timing, and clinical context.

Written to illustrate the task; this is not a captured Psy output. It is a draft for professional review.

In the application

Inputs and customization

Current fields for Validated scale interpreter
InputChoices or guidanceAccess
RegionOptional
3 available choices
  • United States (DSM-5-TR / HIPAA) Default
  • United Kingdom (ICD-11 / GDPR)
  • Western Europe (ICD-11 / GDPR)
Standard
Client age bandOptional
4 available choices
  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult Default
  • Older adult
Standard
Scale scores & contextRequirede.g. PHQ-9 = 14, GAD-7 = 11; session number; known diagnoses…Standard

Region labels describe available settings, not legal or regulatory certification. Experimental options may change.

From context to a reviewed draft

  1. Open the tool. Use your existing account or the access options shown in Psy.
  2. Add the relevant context. Complete the required inputs and select the settings available to your plan.
  3. Generate and review. Check facts, omissions, wording, and suitability before saving or sharing.
Open Validated scale interpreter

Before you begin

Questions about this tool

What do I need to provide?

Scale scores & context The current fields and available settings are listed above.

Does this need Pro access?

This is a standard tool with account and usage limits. Check current access and payment terms in the app.

What must I check before using the result?

Verify the instrument, version, scoring rules, and item-level concerns against its official documentation. A score alone does not establish a diagnosis or risk.

Can I enter identifiable client information?

Check your professional obligations and the product's documented data handling first. Remove direct and indirect identifiers and avoid unnecessary sensitive information. Review data handling and current policies.