Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45.2)
Lambert et al.‚ 1996
1. I get along well with others
2. I tire quickly
3. I feel no interest in things
4. I feel stressed at work/school
5. I blame myself for things
6. I feel irritated.
7. I feel unhappy in my marriage/significant relationship.
8. I have thoughts of ending my life.
9. I feel weak.
10. I feel fearful.
11. After heavy drinking‚ I need a drink the next morning to get going. (If you do not drink mark “never”).
12. I find my work/school satisfying.
13. I am a happy person.
14. I work/study too much.
15. I feel worthless.
16. I am concerned about family troubles.
17. I have an unfulfilling sex life.
18. I feel lonely.
19. I have frequent arguments.
20. I feel loved and wanted.
18. I feel lonely
19. I have frequent arguments.
20. I feel loved and wanted.
21. I enjoy my spare time.
22. I have difficulty concentrating.
23. I feel hopeless about the future.
24. I like myself.
25. Disturbing thoughts come into my mind that I can’t get rid of.
26. I feel annoyed by people who criticize my drinking (or drug use). (If not applicable mark “never”).
27. I have an upset stomach.
28. I am working/studying less well than I used to.
29. My heart pounds too much.
30. I have trouble getting along with friends and close acquaintances.
31. I am satisfied with my life.
32. I have trouble at work/school because of drinking or drug use. (If not applicable mark “never”).
33. I feel that something bad is going to happen.
34. I have sore muscles.
35. I feel afraid of open spaces‚ or of driving‚ or being on buses‚ subways‚ etc.
36. I feel nervous.
37. I feel my love relationships are full and complete.
38. I feel that I am not doing well at work/school.
39. I have too many disagreements at work/school.
40. I feel something is wrong with my mind.
41. I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
42. I feel blue.
43. I am satisfied with my relationships with others.
44. I feel angry enough at work/school to do something I might regret.
45. I have headaches.
Symptom Distress (SD)‚ Social-Role functioning (SR) and Interpersonal Relationships (IR)
5-point Likert scale ranging from “0=never” to “4= almost always”.
For the three Alcohol Use items‚ respondents were prompted to select “never” as their response if they did not drink nor use drugs.
The “SD” subscale (items 2‚ 3‚ 5‚ 6‚ 8‚ 9‚ 10‚ 13‚ 15‚ 22‚ 23‚ 24‚ 25‚ 29‚ 31‚ 33‚ 34‚ 35‚ 36‚ 41‚ 42‚ and 45). The “SR” subscale (items 4‚ 12‚ 14‚ 21‚ 28‚ 32‚ 38‚ 39‚ and 44). The IR subscale (items 1‚ 7‚ 16‚ 17‚ 18‚ 19‚ 20‚ 26‚ 30‚ 37‚ 43)
Revers code items: 1‚ 12‚ 13‚ 20‚ 21‚ 24‚ 31‚ 37‚ and 43
This instrument can be found at: http://www.therapyworx.net/uploads/OQ-45.2_Adult.pdf & http://cmhc.utexas.edu/pdf/OQ45report.pdf
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Beretvas. S. Natasha and Kearney. Lisa K.‚ 2003. A Shortened Form of the Outcome Questionnaire: A Validation of Scores Across Ethnic Groups. The Counseling & Mental Health Center The University of Texas at Austin