The four week time frame for somatic symptom questionnaires reflects subjective symptom burden best

Various questionnaires are available to assess somatic symptom burden, however their assessment time frames vary largely. The aim of this study was to investigate the most relevant assessment time frame for somatic symptoms by relating somatic symptom burden, with varying time frames, to quality of life (QoL) and health anxiety as indicators for clinical relevance of symptoms.

Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Monica L. Joustra, Karin A.M. Janssens, Hendrika M. Schenk, Judith G.M. Rosmalen Source Type: research