Screening Tools Preview

See the key tools commonly used in IAT assessments and understand, in plain language, what each one looks for.

PHQ-4

Patient Health Questionnaire-4

Ultra-brief screening tool for core symptoms of depression and anxiety. Combines PHQ-2 (depression) and GAD-2 (anxiety).

Used in: Psychological

GDS-15

Geriatric Depression Scale (15-item)

Validated depression screening tool specifically designed for older adults. Uses simple Yes/No questions about feelings over the past week.

Used in: Psychological

GP-Cog

General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition

Two-step cognitive screening tool. Step 1 is done with the client (clock drawing, recall tasks). Step 2 is done with an informant if Step 1 results are borderline.

Used in: Social, Cognition & Behaviour

KICA-Cog

Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment

First Nations

Culturally appropriate dementia screening tool developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote/very remote areas.

Used in: Social, Cognition & Behaviour

KICA-Cog R/U

Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (Regional/Urban)

First Nations

Adapted version of KICA-Cog for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in regional and urban areas.

Used in: Social, Cognition & Behaviour

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DEMMI

De Morton Mobility Index (Modified)

Performance-based mobility assessment covering bed mobility, transfers, static balance, and walking. Administered by clinical assessors only.

Used in: Physical, Personal Health & Frailty

RUIS

Revised Urinary Incontinence Scale

Validated tool for assessing urinary incontinence severity.

Used in: Function

RFIS

Revised Faecal Incontinence Scale

Validated tool for assessing faecal incontinence severity.

Used in: Function

Duke SSI

Duke Social Support Index

Measures social interaction and perceived social support through questions about social networks and satisfaction.

Used in: Social, Cognition & Behaviour

GSGL

Good Spirit Good Life

First Nations

Wellbeing assessment tool specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Covers cultural, spiritual, and social wellbeing.

Used in: Social, Cognition & Behaviour

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