Researchers

Importance of screening questionnaires for researchers

Over the past few decades there has been a rapid and exponential rise in the number of researchers using our screening instruments/diagnostic aids in their research. The screening aids not only allow researchers to gather all relevant data both quickly and effectively, but they do so in a manner that is both impartial and uniform and across diverse populations and research areas.

Consequently,  researchers have been able to leverage their data and findings to make exceptional contributions to the field of ESSENCE/neuropsychiatric conditions, as evidenced by the vast number of peer-reviewed publications.

For numerous years, our ESSENCE screening instruments have been used worldwide in validation studies, longitudinal studies, intervention studies, epidemiological research, clinical investigations, and cross-cultural research.

Benefits of digital screening questionnaires/diagnostic aids for researchers

  • Digital screening instruments/diagnostic aids facilitate data collection as well as the analysis process. Thereby, the time and effort typically required for manual screening can be significantly reduced.
  • Researchers can process vast amounts of data in a timely manner, allowing for research to be carried out more efficiently.

  • Analytical tools can be integrated into digital screening instruments to allow for rapid data interpretation.
  • Communication of complex information/data and patterns becomes easier when visualisations can be presented.

  • Through the digitisation of questionnaires, researchers can access questionnaires and data on various devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers, regardless of their geographical location and 24/7.
  • Digitised screening instruments can be cloud-based allowing for instant access and sharing.

Digital screening instruments use high-tech features to protect sensitive research data, ensuring compliance with ethical and privacy standards.

The use of digital screening questionnaires can bring significant cost savings by reducing expenses such as those associated with manual data input, paper and printing costs, postage and storage.

Researchers can obtain instantaneous feedback on screening results, allowing them to modify their research approach as needed.

  • ESSENCE-Q Child

    The ESSENCE-Q Child is a screening questionnaire designed for screening in health/clinical and research settings with the aim of helping child and school health staff/clinicians and researchers.

  • ESSENCE-Q Adult

    The ESSENCE-Q Adult is a screening questionnaire for adults with 12 items addressing potential concerns about problems during early development.

  • ASSQ-REV

    The ASSQ-REV was developed with a view to capturing concerns/symptoms of autism that might be more typically occurring in girls than boys. Very few studies have been performed showing that there might indeed be a few of the extra 18 items included in the ASSQ-REV as compared with the ASSQ that particularly capture the female autism phenotype.

  • SAB 0-2

    The SAB 0-2 (Symptoms of Autism Before age 2 years) is a parent/caretaker questionnaire to study the earliest symptoms and signs of autism and to find indicators that could separate autism from intellectual disability before age 2 years.

  • ASSQ

    The ASSQ (Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire) is one of the most widely used autism screening tools in the world for screening. The ASSQ consists of 27 items.

  • ASDI Teenager

    The ASDI (Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Interview) is an investigator-based interview for use by psychiatrists who want to determine in 15-20 minutes whether an individual patient is likely to meet criteria for a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or Autism.  

  • ASDI Parent

    The ASDI (Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Interview) is an investigator-based interview intended for use by psychiatrists who want to determine in 15-20 minutes whether an individual patient is likely to meet criteria for a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or Autism.  

  • ASDASQ

    The ASDASQ is a screening tool for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in adult psychiatric outpatients. It comprises nine symptom-oriented questions and one relating to previous contact with child psychiatry. High scores (5 or higher) suggest further evaluation for ASD, aiding in screening psychiatric populations for ASD.    

  • A-TAC

    The A-TAC (Autism-Tics, ADHD and other Comorbidities) is a telephone interview designed for the CATSS study in Sweden, aiding in screening for autism, ADHD, DCD, and learning disabilities. It is validated through interviews with parents and has specific cut-offs for various conditions.