Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord May 2026

Readability of Self-Reported Measures in Psychosis

PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(3):10.4088/PCC.25m04077

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(3):10.4088/PCC.25m04077 Clinical Summary Patients with psychosis are increasingly asked to complete self-report tools for screening and monitoring, yet cognitive, attentional, and literacy barriers can undermine whether those instruments are usable in practice. This study shows that common psychosis questionnaires are written above recommended reading levels, raising a direct access and equity problem at the point of care. FAQ Are psychosis self-report questionnaires usually written above the recommended reading level? 11 questions
Key Takeaways In this sample of 14 psychosis self-report instruments, every instruction and item section exceeded the recommended sixth-grade threshold, suggesting that even brief screening tools may impose a literacy burden at the point of care. 5 takeaways Clinical Guide How should clinicians choose among psychosis self-report questionnaires when patient reading ability may limit accurate screening or monitoring? 5 steps
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