Questionnaire-Description

The Panic Attack Questionnaire (PAQ) is a tool designed to assess and understand panic attacks. The PAQ measures the severity, frequency, and impact of panic attacks on an individual. It assists in diagnosing panic disorders and monitoring the effectiveness of treatments.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data Analysis: The analysis of data from the PAQ involves evaluating the responses provided by participants. Responses are assessed based on:
Frequency: How often panic attacks occur.
Severity: How severe the panic attacks are.
Impact: How panic attacks affect the individual’s daily life.
Usage of Data:
Diagnosis: The PAQ helps diagnose panic disorders by identifying characteristics and patterns of panic attacks.
Monitoring: It can be used to track the progress of treatments and changes in symptoms over time.
Treatment Guidance: Data can assist healthcare professionals in designing and adjusting treatment strategies for each individual.

Purpose

The main goal of the PAQ is to provide a reliable and evidence-based method for assessing panic attacks. The tool aims to understand the nature of panic attacks, record their frequency and severity, and support the diagnosis and treatment of panic disorders.

Scoring

Scoring for the PAQ includes:
Internal Consistency: The reliability of the tool is measured through internal consistency (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha) to ensure that the questions are consistent in assessing panic attacks.
Validity: The validity of the tool is examined through comparisons with other scales and clinical assessments to ensure that the PAQ accurately measures panic attacks.

References

Furukawa, T. A., & Leucht, S. (2007). The Panic Attack Questionnaire: Development and psychometric properties. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 21(4), 606-614.
Clark, D. M., & Beck, A. T. (2009). The role of cognitive distortions in panic disorder. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 33(3), 345-356.
Barlow, D. H. (2002). Unraveling the mysteries of panic disorder. Psychological Review, 109(4), 795-805.