Validating the 15-item stress anxiety depression scale (SAD-15) using Rasch analysis
The SAD-15 shows potential as an initial screening tool for simultaneously assessing stress, anxiety, and depression in primary care. Its composite structure supports its use as a first step before condition-specific diagnostics. Further validation in clinical populations and over time is recommended.
Authors
- Kaj Sparle Christensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0409-2702)
Institutions
- Aarhus University (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Psychosomatic Research
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2025.112349
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61