Symptom Burden
This Measurement Domain covers instruments that capture the frequency, severity, or burden of specific symptoms, such as dry eye discomfort, breathlessness, sleep difficulty, or the emotional burden of a chronic condition. These instruments are typically brief and symptom-focused, used to track a particular symptom or cluster of symptoms over time rather than broader function or quality of life. They are used across ophthalmology, sleep medicine, chronic disease care, and palliative care, and are available for digital administration through the PROMinsight platform.
8 instruments available through PROMinsight
Looking for a PROMinsight-developed measure? This page lists third-party instruments available through our platform. For PROMinsight's own CAT instruments and questionnaires, visit the PROMs section.
DDS
Diabetes Distress Scale
A self-report measure of the emotional burden of living with diabetes, distinct from clinical depression screening.
DEQ-5
5-Item Dry Eye Questionnaire
A brief self-report screening tool for dry eye symptom frequency and severity.
HoNOS
Health of the Nation Outcome Scales
A clinician-rated outcome measure covering behaviour, impairment, symptoms, and social functioning in mental health care.
Insomnia Severity Index
Insomnia Severity Index
A brief self-report measure of insomnia symptom severity and its daytime impact.
IPOS-Renal
Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale – Renal
A patient-reported measure of physical symptoms and psychosocial concerns for people with advanced kidney disease.
OSDI
Ocular Surface Disease Index
A widely used self-report measure of dry eye symptoms and their impact on vision-related function.
PAID
Problem Areas in Diabetes Scale
A self-report measure of diabetes-specific emotional distress.
Rose Dyspnea Scale
Rose Dyspnea Scale
A brief self-report scale assessing breathlessness in relation to everyday activities.
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