Assessment
PHQ-15 physical symptoms questionnaire (PHQ-15)
Fifteen common physical symptoms, from headaches to trouble sleeping. Physical symptoms have many medical causes, so a raised score is a reason to see a doctor, not a psychological explanation.
Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.
Fifteen common physical symptoms, from headaches to trouble sleeping. Physical symptoms have many medical causes, so a raised score is a reason to see a doctor, not a psychological explanation.
You can take it privately on PsychologyOrbit: PHQ-15 self-check. Answers are scored once and never stored. A screening result is not a diagnosis.
Primary reference
Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., & Williams, J. B. W. (2002). The PHQ-15: Validity of a new measure for evaluating the severity of somatic symptoms. Psychosomatic Medicine, 64(2), 258-266.
At a glance
| Measures | How much common physical symptoms have bothered you over the last four weeks |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults |
| Format | Self report |
| Items | 15 |
| Time | about 3 minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Publisher | Pfizer Inc. (educational grant) |
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