Although designed as a screening tool for generalized anxiety, the GAD-2 is also performs reasonably well as a screening tool for three other common anxiety disorders—Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

The GAD-2 is an ultra-quick version of the seven-item scale that incorporates the first two questions of the GAD-7, which are also critical components of any anxiety disorder. Review. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is very prevalent in the general population, with a current prevalence of 2% to 3% and a lifetime prevalence of over 5% [3,4].

The GAD-2 is an ultra brief and easy to perform initial screening tool for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). In primary care patients, the GAD-2 has been shown to has high sensitivity and specificity.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? (Use “ ” to indicate your answer) 1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge. 2. Not being able to stop or control worrying.

The GAD-2 had acceptable properties for identifying GAD at a cutoff score of 3. Further validation studies are needed. The GAD-7 had acceptable properties for identifying GAD at cutoff scores 7-10.

The GAD-2 short screening tool consists of the first two questions of the GAD-7 scale. Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.

Overview: The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2-item (GAD-2) contains just the first two questions from the GAD-7 and is a much briefer version intended to be an initial screener for anxiety. If the result is positive, additional testing is recommended including the GAD-7.

The GAD-2 is a brief self-report tool used to screen for generalized anxiety disorder. It consists of the first two items of the GAD-7 and helps in identifying individuals who may need further evaluation.

The GAD-2 is a clinically useful and psychometrically valid tool for screening anxiety symptoms in MS rehabilitation and neurology care settings.

2022年12月28日 · There is a 7-item scale (GAD-7) and 2-item scale (GAD-2). This tool has been culturally adapted and validated in many different languages. ICF Domain(s)