Psychological medicine
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Psychological medicine · Jul 1999
Scales to measure dimensions of hallucinations and delusions: the psychotic symptom rating scales (PSYRATS).
Scales to measure the severity of different dimensions of auditory hallucinations and delusions are few. Biochemical and psychological treatments target dimensions of symptoms and valid and reliable measures are necessary to measure these. ⋯ It is concluded that the PSYRATS are useful assessment instruments and can complement existing measures.