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Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire-5 (SDQ-5)

Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire-5 (SDQ-5) Test

Helps clarify whether unexplained physical symptoms may relate to dissociation from stress or trauma in about 1 minute. Five quick items support triage and guide next steps for care.

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21/25

Somatoform Dissociation Scale (SDQ-5) (SDS()

Assesses the severity of somatoform dissociative symptoms reflected in medically unexplained or stress-linked bodily experiences.

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Clinically significant

5 – 10: Low | 11 – 25: Clinically significant

A score of 21 falls in the clinically significant range, indicating a high level of somatoform dissociative symptoms.

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Unexplained physical symptoms

41%OF USERS

People with recurring numbness, weakness, pain, or other “neurological” complaints that doctors can’t fully explain use it to check whether stress or trauma may be involved.

Trauma and dissociation concerns

34%OF USERS

Those with a history of trauma or high stress who notice feeling detached, “shut down,” or unlike themselves take it to see if these experiences show up in the body.

Therapy or counseling clients

25%OF USERS

People already in psychotherapy or medical counseling use it as a quick screening to decide whether deeper assessment of dissociation is needed.

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Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire (SDQ-5) (SDQ()

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10.5 — 16.6

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for somatoform dissociation, meaning physical symptoms linked to disruptions in awareness, memory, or identity. It focuses on symptoms that may occur in response to psychological stress or trauma.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for individuals reporting bodily or “pseudo-neurological” symptoms without a clear medical explanation. It may also be used when stress- or trauma-related factors are being considered.

How should items be answered?

Each item is rated by frequency based on typical experience. Answers should reflect the past pattern of symptoms rather than a single isolated episode.

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

It contains 5 items and typically takes about 1 minute to complete. It is designed for rapid screening rather than detailed assessment.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the likelihood of somatoform dissociation and whether follow-up assessment may be useful. Results do not confirm a medical or psychiatric diagnosis and do not replace medical evaluation.

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Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire-5 (SDQ-5) Test

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This brief self-report measure is used to screen for somatoform manifestations of dissociation in clinical and research settings. The Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire-5 (SDQ-5) asks respondents to rate the frequency of selected bodily or sensory experiences that may reflect disruptions in the integration of awareness, memory, or identity.

Developed by Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis, it contains 5 items and typically takes about 1 minutes to complete. Scores are intended to support clinical formulation and to help determine whether more comprehensive assessment of dissociative symptoms may be warranted; the Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire-5 (SDQ-5) is not designed to establish a medical or psychiatric diagnosis on its own.

Author: Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis

Literature: Briere, J., & Scott, C. The principles of trauma therapy: A guide to symptoms, evaluation, and treatment. SAGE Publications. 2015.; Friedman, M. J., Keane, T. M., & Resick, P. A. (Eds.). Handbook of PTSD: Science and practice. Guilford Press. 2014.; Nijenhuis, E. R., Spinhoven, P., van Dyck, R., van der Hart, O., & Vanderlinden, J. The development and psychometric characteristics of the Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire (SDQ-20). The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 1996.; Nijenhuis, E. R., Spinhoven, P., van Dyck, R., van der Hart, O., & Vanderlinden, J. The development of the somatoform dissociation questionnaire (SDQ-5) as a screening instrument for dissociative disorders. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 1997.

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