Assessment Comparison Guides
Evidence-based, side-by-side comparisons of standardized clinical assessments. Make informed decisions about which tools are right for your practice and patients.
Depression Assessments
PHQ-9 vs BDI-II
Compare PHQ-9 and BDI-II depression assessments. Learn when to use each, psychometric properties, HEDIS alignment, and clinical decision-making guidance.
PHQ-9
9 items • 2-3 minutes
Free (public domain)
BDI-II
21 items • 5-10 minutes
$2-3 per administration
Anxiety Assessments
GAD-7 vs BAI
Compare GAD-7 and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) for clinical use. Understand when each anxiety assessment is most appropriate for your practice.
GAD-7
7 items • 2 minutes
Free (public domain)
BAI
21 items • 5-10 minutes
$2-3 per administration
Trauma & PTSD Assessments
PCL-5 vs IES-R
Compare PCL-5 and IES-R for PTSD assessment. Learn about DSM-5 alignment, scoring differences, and when to use each trauma measure.
PCL-5
20 items • 5-10 minutes
Free (public domain)
IES-R
22 items • 5-10 minutes
Free (public domain)
Substance Use Assessments
AUDIT vs CAGE
Compare AUDIT and CAGE alcohol screening tools. Learn which is best for identifying alcohol use disorders in different clinical settings.
AUDIT
10 items • 2-3 minutes
Free (WHO)
CAGE
4 items • 1 minute
Free
Eating Disorders Assessments
EDE-Q vs EAT-26
Compare EDE-Q and EAT-26 for eating disorder screening and assessment. Learn when to use each tool in clinical practice.
EDE-Q
28 items • 10-15 minutes
Free for clinical use
EAT-26
26 items • 5-10 minutes
Free
Why Assessment Selection Matters
Clinical Accuracy
Different tools have different psychometric properties. Choosing the right assessment improves diagnostic accuracy.
Patient Burden
Shorter assessments with equivalent validity reduce patient fatigue and improve completion rates.
Quality Reporting
HEDIS-aligned assessments support value-based care contracts and quality measure reporting.
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