Basic information | |
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| Statements: | 15 |
| Duration: | 3–6 minutes |
| Type: | Self-assessment |
| Publishing year: | 2023 |
| Rating Scale: | 3-point Likert Scale |
| Seminal Work: | Deenz Agoraphobia Scale (DAS-15) [1] Understanding Agoraphobic Tendencies: Development and Validation of the Deenz Agoraphobia Scale (DAS-15) |
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Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety in which a person feels fear of situations or places where they feel, escape may be difficult or help may not be available. People with agoraphobia feel safe at home and are unwilling to leave places where they feel safe and secure. Over the years the understanding and accessing the impact of agoraphobia has evolved. Researchers have developed assessment tools that help understand the symptoms and guide tracking the triggers. Deenz agoraphobia scale was developed to measure the impact, track specific triggers, and identify the tendencies to agoraphobia. The scale is based on 15 statements related to your experiences and behaviors. For each statement, you need to provide the appropriate response.
Mental health professionals often use Agoraphobia assessment scales to assess the symptoms and measure the impact on overall well-being. There are several assessment scales such as the Agoraphobia Scale (AS) and the Mobility Inventory for Agoraphobia (MIA) and the purpose of these scales is to find out the triggers and measure the impact. The understanding, classifications, and measuring the agoraphobia symptoms is changing thus the need for a standard assessment tool has been recognized. Deenz Agoraphobia Scale was developed to exclude some outdated concepts related to agoraphobia and its main focus is on measuring the tendencies to agoraphobia in the general population.
Please remember that this scale is not designed to make a diagnosis of agoraphobia but may help measure the tendencies and severity of symptoms. The criteria for making a definite diagnosis have been outlined by the American Psychiatric Psychological Association in the DSM-5. People with agoraphobia may have a fear of using public transportation such as buses, open spaces, enclosed places, and trains. These symptoms must have a significant impact on an individual’s overall well-being. They may have an irrational fear of being in danger and feel that there might not be any way to escape. Mental health professionals need lots of information regarding your experiences in agoraphobic situations to make a definite diagnosis.
References
Deen Mohd Dar. Understanding Agoraphobic Tendencies: Development and Validation of the Deenz Agoraphobia Scale (DAS-15) in Non-Clinical Populations, 07 March 2024, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4012174/v1] ↩
