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Weaknesses Items are designed to measure state anxiety rather than stress. However, anxiety is an outcome of stress.

Measures state anxiety and depression in a specific clinical setting. that takes approx 10 min for the patient to The state aspect of the questionnaire can determine anxiety in a specific situation (i.e. at dressing change) rather than in a more general se

items),
An evaluation of a selection of psychological measures of stress
Strengths Short scale (14- complete. term complete.

Designed for use in medical out-patient clinics to detect clinical cases of anxiety and depression and to assess the severity of anxiety and depression. Designed to measure state and trait anxiety in adults. Clearly differentiates the temporary conditio

Purpose

The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), (Zigmond and 1983 ) The State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), 1977 )

Table 3.3 Measure Snaith (Spielberger