Discover how to interpret your client�??s Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale score with this DASS-21 scoring sheet. Click here for a free template and guide.
A DASS 21 scoring sheet is a resource you and fellow practitioners can use to interpret the scores you've obtained on the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. On our DASS-21 scoring guide template, you can expect to find the following:
Access and download a digital and printable version of the DASS 21 Scoring sheet by doing either of the following:
Before you interpret the score, you must obtain a score by conducting the test. If you need a template for the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21 test, click here or search for DASS 21 in Carepatron's template library.
After you have a sum of the answers, use the DASS 21 scoring sheet template to help you interpret the score.
So you may have a copy of the results to refer to in the future, remember to fill out the template. Write down the client's total score and corresponding interpretation. Feel free to write down notes you may have, like the next steps, further testing recommendations, etc., in the dedicated space.
Since the template carries sensitive information, you must securely store the filled-out template. Store it at a secure physical location or on Carepatron to limit access only to relevant parties.
To get a score, you must have a sum of your client's answers organized according to the assigned letter. For your benefit, we've added the legend of each letter below:
Each emotion score range has a corresponding interpretation. And it's as easy as matching the score to the severity of stress, anxiety, or depression.
The DASS-21 Scoring sheet is appropriately labeled. This makes this resource easy for you and fellow practitioners to use and understand.
Rest assured that the interpretation guide featured on our template is used by practitioners and was provided by the creator of the DASS-21 test. So, if you plan on using and sharing the template with fellow practitioners, they can rely on and recognize the interpretation you write down.
If you've conducted the test repeatedly, you may have memorized the scores and their corresponding interpretation. However, it's better to be safe than sorry. Writing down the score and interpretation will ensure that you have a more accurate diagnosis and basis when formulating or changing your client's treatment plan.
The free DASS 21 scoring and interpretation sheet is digitally accessible so you can customize, open, and complete the worksheet on Carepatron or any PDF editor on any gadget.
The referring physician, a licensed mental health practitioner who conducted the DASS 21 test on their client, is in charge of scoring and interpreting the results.
It??s scored immediately after the referring physician conducts the DASS 21 test.
It can help the referring physician have a reference when interpreting and a document where they can record results or write additional notes they have.
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