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Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure (CORE-OM)

Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) Test

Get a quick read on a client’s psychological distress and progress in about 7 minutes. With 34 items, it supports routine check-ins, clear scoring, and data-informed therapy adjustments.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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Risk/Harm (R)

Measures self-reported risk of harm to self or others and tendencies toward self-harming or dangerous behavior.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 1: Low | 2 – 3: Moderate | 4: High

A score of 2 falls in the Moderate range, indicating some reported risk-related thoughts or behaviors that may warrant closer monitoring in the therapeutic context.

example score

2/4

Life Functioning Difficulties (LFD)

Measures the degree of difficulty a person experiences in everyday functioning across work, school, and social relationships.

Low impact

Moderate impact

High impact

0 – 1.3: Low impact | 1.4 – 2.6: Moderate impact | 2.7 – 4: High impact

A score of 2 indicates a moderate level of difficulties in daily functioning that may interfere at times with work, studies, or relationships.

example score

3/4

Problems / Symptoms (P/S)

Measures the severity of self-reported psychological problems and symptoms over the recent period.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 1.3: Low | 1.4 – 2.6: Moderate | 2.7 – 4: High

A score of 3 falls in the High range, suggesting a notable level of distressing problems or symptoms relative to this scale.

example score

2/4

Subjective Well-Being Deficit (SWD)

This scale measures the degree of deficit in subjective well-being and emotional comfort, with higher scores indicating greater distress.

Low deficit

Moderate deficit

High deficit

0 – 1: Low deficit | 2 – 3: Moderate deficit | 4: High deficit

A score of 2 falls in the Moderate deficit range, suggesting a noticeable reduction in perceived well-being and emotional comfort at the time of assessment.

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2/4

CORE-OM Total Score (CTS)

The Overall CORE-OM Score measures the person’s general level of psychological distress and difficulties in emotional functioning.

Low distress

Moderate distress

High distress

0 – 1.3: Low distress | 1.4 – 2.6: Moderate distress | 2.7 – 4: High distress

A score of 2 indicates a moderate level of overall psychological distress, suggesting noticeable but not extreme difficulties in mood and functioning.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Clients starting therapy

41%OF USERS

People beginning counseling who want a clear baseline of distress to guide the first phase of treatment.

Clients in ongoing treatment

34%OF USERS

People already in therapy who complete it periodically to track changes in mood, anxiety, and overall wellbeing between sessions.

Clinicians monitoring outcomes

25%OF USERS

Therapists and counselors who use client self-ratings to quantify progress and adjust the treatment plan.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

Scale Results
— Explained Clearly

Your scores across each test scale, translated into plain, usable insights. Not just numbers, but what they actually mean for your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.

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A structured, clinically grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation — without alarmist language.

Statistical
Comparison

See how you compare to others. Your scores are placed in a statistical context, showing percentiles and trends based on anonymized platform data to help you understand what`s typical.

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Actionable guidance tailored to your profile. Receive clear, realistic suggestions you can apply immediately — focused on coping, self-regulation, and realistic next steps.

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Key patterns you might not notice on your own. Surfacing subtle connections in your responses that help you better understand what may be driving your current results.

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See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Risk / Harm (R/H)

Average

1.7

Normal range

1.1 — 2.2

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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Difficulties in Life Functioning (DiLF)

Average

2.8

Normal range

2 — 3.5

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majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Problems / Symptoms (P/S)

Average

1.6

Normal range

0.9 — 2.3

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majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Deficit of subjective well-being (Dosw)

Average

1.2

Normal range

0.5 — 1.8

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max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Overall CORE-OM Score (OCS)

Average

1.5

Normal range

0.7 — 2.2

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max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures psychological distress across common areas such as mood, anxiety, negative thoughts, and overall functioning. It provides a brief snapshot of current well-being.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 7 minutes. It contains 34 items.

What time frame should be used when answering?

Answer based on how things have been recently, using the period specified in the item wording. Use the same reference period for all items.

How is it used during treatment?

It can be given at the start, during, and at the end of a treatment period to track change over time. Repeated scores help show improvement, deterioration, or no meaningful change.

How are results interpreted?

Responses are scored and combined to produce summary scores that reflect overall distress and related domains. Higher scores generally indicate greater distress.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) Test

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In routine clinical practice, the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) is used to obtain a brief patient-reported snapshot of psychological distress and related functioning over time. It is commonly administered repeatedly to support outcome monitoring and clinical decision-making.

Developed by Evans, C., this self-report measure includes 34 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Items sample multiple domains of emotional and psychological well-being, allowing clinicians to summarize overall symptom burden and observe change across sessions. Scores from the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) can be used alongside clinical interview data to inform treatment planning, track response to intervention, and identify areas that may warrant additional assessment.

Author: Evans, C.

Literature: Evans, C., Mellor-Clark, J., Margison, F., Barkham, M., Audin, K., Connell, J., & McGrath, G. CORE: Clinical outcomes in routine evaluation. Journal of Mental Health. 2000.

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