Outcome MeasureAnxiety

PSS

Perceived Stress Scale

1 Paper in Blossom

Clinical Thresholds

040
Low stress
Score 0–13
Moderate stress
Score 14–26
High stress
Score 27–40

Papers Using PSS

Open Accessindividual

A Single Ketamine Infusion Combined With Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Midazolam-Controlled Pilot Trial

This randomised, double-blind, active placebo-controlled pilot study (n=40) examined the effects of ketamine (49.7mg/70kg, n=17) or the active control midazolam (1.75mg/70kg, n=23) combined with motivational enhancement therapy to treat patients with alcohol use disorder. The preliminary data showed that a single ketamine infusion in combination with motivational enhancement therapy improves measures of drinking in patients with alcohol use disorder.

Published
Journal
American Journal of Psychiatry
Authors
Dakwar, E., Levin, F. R., Hart, C. L., Basaraba, C. N., Choi, J., Pavlicova, M., Nunes, E. V.

Quick Facts

Full Name
Perceived Stress Scale
Domain
Anxiety
Papers Indexed
1
Score Range
0–40
Interpretation
Lower = better
Unit
points
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